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Storm Petrel

David Attenborough presents the storm petrel.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs. David Attenborough presents the European Storm Petrel. The storm petrels as a group are the smallest seabirds in the world and called "Jesus Christ birds" because they give the appearance they can walk on water as they flutter over the sea surface dangling their legs whilst looking for food.

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Thu 30 Nov 202305:58
BBC Radio 4

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Storm Petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus)

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  • Wed 29 May 201305:58
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  • Sun 17 May 201508:58
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  • Tue 2 Jun 202005:58
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