Arjun Dutta on the Wheatear

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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 this episode we highlight one of the young and emerging generation of wildlife watchers. Wildlife sound recordist and nature watcher Arjun Dutta eagerly awaits the first sight of a wheatear in late winter. Wheatears charismatic members of the chat family known for their jaunty behaviour and a pleasing song heard during the breeding season. For Arjun the sight of a wheatear simply heralds better days ahead after a long winter. Producer : Andrew Dawes, BBC Audio, Bristol Studio Engineer : Ilse Lademann