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Grey Wagtail
Chris Packham presents the grey wagtail.
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.
Chris Packham presents the story of the grey wagtail. Grey wagtails are supremely graceful birds which boost their appeal by nesting in photogenic locations. They revel in shaded spots near swift-flowing water and will also nest by canal lock-gates or mill-races.
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Mon 6 Jun 202205:58
BBC Radio 4
Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea)
Webpage image courtesy of Jan Sevcik (rspb-images.com)
Broadcasts
- Wed 29 Jan 201405:58BBC Radio 4
- Tue 24 May 201605:58BBC Radio 4
- Wed 13 Jun 201805:58BBC Radio 4
- Mon 26 Apr 202105:58BBC Radio 4
- Mon 6 Jun 202205:58BBC Radio 4
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