Common Crane
Martin Hughes-Games presents the common crane. Common cranes were extinct in the UK in the 17th century.
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 Common Crane. Common Cranes were extinct in the UK in the 17th century. Now, they are being re-introduced to the Somerset Levels and Moors. The aim is to release a hundred birds into the wild over five years and establish a strong population.
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Recording the Common Crane
Producer Sarah Pitt experiences life from a crane's eye point of view.
Common Crane (Grus grus)
Broadcasts
- Thu 14 Nov 201305:58BBC Radio 4
- Thu 6 Aug 201505:58BBC Radio 4
- Thu 6 Oct 201605:58BBC Radio 4
- Mon 1 Oct 201805:58BBC Radio 4
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