Sir Michael Palin on the Oystercatcher
Sir Michael Palin presents the well attired though noisy oystercatcher.
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A walk along a shoreline often brings with it the sound of the oystercatcher. These vocal waders, neatly attired in their black and white plumage, complete with red accents, more often than not notice you before you see them. Though it is their bill which is remarkable as Sir Michael Palin reveals in this episode.
Producer : Andrew Dawes for BBC Audio on Bristol
Studio engineer : Suzy Robins
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- Sun 6 Oct 202408:58BBC Radio 4
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