Purple Sandpiper
David Attenborough presents the purple sandpiper.
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.
David Attenborough presents the purple sandpiper. On winter beaches, where waves break on seaweed-covered rocks, purple sandpipers make their home. 'Purple' refers to the hint of a purple sheen on their back feathers. They are well camouflaged among the seaweed covered rocks and being relatively quiet, compared to many waders, are easy to overlook.
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Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima)
Broadcasts
- Fri 20 Dec 201305:58BBC Radio 4
- Fri 27 Feb 201505:58BBC Radio 4
- Fri 30 Sep 201605:58BBC Radio 4
- Sun 20 Oct 201908:58BBC Radio 4
- Wed 1 Dec 202105:58BBC Radio 4
- Thu 7 Mar 202405:58BBC Radio 4
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