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Fyfe Dangerfield on the Woodchat Shrike Dec 14, 2017

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Childhood holidays in France, sitting in the back of the car were for musician Fyfe Dangerfield a great opportunity to view rare birds, such as the woodchat shrike known also as the butcherbird.

Producer: Mark Ward

Fyfe Dangerfield on the Bluethroat Dec 13, 2017

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For musician Fyfe Dangerfield seeing a rare bird on his travels is as exciting as seeing a celebrity on the street, and the bluethroat he saw in India is on top of his list.

Producer Mark Ward Photograph Kevin Mayhew.

Fyfe Dangerfield on the Grey Heron Dec 12, 2017

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Musician Fyfe Dangerfield loves being in places which feel removed from modern life where the prehistoric looking grey heron can be a great leveller.

Producer: Mark Ward Photograph: Alan Matthew.

Fyfe Dangerfield on the Golden Oriole Dec 11, 2017

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As a child, musician Fyfe Dangerfield learnt bird calls from a sound tape borrowed from the library, meaning he was able to hear before seeing a golden oriole in the French countryside.

Producer Mark Ward Photograph Martin IG.

Mark Cocker on the Short-eared Owl Dec 08, 2017

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Despite having a call like an asthmatic dog, for birdwatcher and naturalist Mark Cocker, the flight of a wintering short-eared owl is one of the most beautiful sights you will ever see.

Producer Tim Dee Photograph Steve Boddy.

Tara Robinson on the Cuckoo Dec 07, 2017

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The simple call of the cuckoo in spring has inspired theatre director Tara Robinson to create a play all about bird migration.

Producer Andrew Dawes Photograph Mark Pirie.

Tara Robinson on the Treecreeper Dec 06, 2017

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While in Spain, theatre director Tara Robinson recalls seeing a treecreeper close on a tree while she and her partner were relaxing by the poolside.

Producer Andrew Dawes Photograph Steve Balcombe.

Sue Perkins on the Great Horned Owl Dec 05, 2017

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Comedian Sue Perkins recalls attending the Staffordshire Country Show where she came face to face with a great horned owl possessing a powerful grip.

Producer Andrew Dawes

Greta Scacchi on the Goldfinch Dec 04, 2017

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Actress Greta Scacchi compares the birds she once knew in Australia with those who now visit her London home, especially the goldfinch which makes her very happy.

Producer: Andrew Dawes Photograph: Gareth Hardwick.

Michael Morpurgo on the Greater Flamingo Dec 01, 2017

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On a visit to the Camargue National Park in France, author Michael Morpurgo found getting close to beautiful and elegant flamingos, and hearing their call, touched his soul.

Producer: Tom Bonnett Photograph: Ashutosh Jhureley.

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