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Martin Hughes-Games presents the siskin. These birds now breed across the UK and cash in on our love of bird-feeding.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.

Martin Hughes-Games presents the Siskin. Siskins are visiting our gardens as never before. These birds now breed across the UK and cash in on our love of bird-feeding. They are now regular visitors to seed dispensers of all kinds.

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Tue 16 Jan 202405:58
BBC Radio 4

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Siskin (Carduelis spinus)

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  • Mon 11 Nov 201305:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 17 Nov 201308:58
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  • Mon 3 Aug 201505:58
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    BBC Radio 4
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    BBC Radio 4

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