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Town Moor year: Dawn chorus
Have you ever wondered why birds sing?
On the Newcastle United golf course - which is part of the Town Moor - wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson captured one of the most remarkable events in the British wildlife calendar.
Picture: Kaleel Zibe
Audio: Chris Watson
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