Megan McCubbin on the Capercaille

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A new series of Tweet of the Day for Sunday morning revealing personal and fascinating stories from some fresh voices who have been inspired by birds, their calls and encounters. In early spring in the Caledonian forests of Scotland male capercaillie are strutting their stuff.. These large members of the grouse family have gathered at first light to lek, where the fittest male birds vie for a female. The male capercaillie plumage is both stunning and remarkable, however it is the low frequency sound they produce which captivates zoologist and presenter Megan McCubbin. a sound which carries for a long distance indeed. Producer : Andrew Dawes for BBC Audio in Bristol Studio Engineer : Ilse Lademann