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Bluethroat

Brett Westwood presents the bluethroat.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.

Brett Westwood presents the bluethroat. This is a fine songbird and a sprightly robin-sized bird with a dazzling sapphire bib. Your best chance of seeing one is in autumn when they pass through the north or east coast on migration.

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2 minutes

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Tue 18 Jul 2023 05:58
BBC Radio 4

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Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica)

Image courtesy of Edwin Kats (rspb-images.com)

Broadcasts

  • Mon 23 Sep 2013 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 29 Sep 2013 08:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 8 Jun 2015 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 22 Aug 2016 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 28 Aug 2016 08:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 19 Aug 2019 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 4 Oct 2021 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 20 Jun 2022 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 18 Jul 2023 05:58
    BBC Radio 4

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