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Martin Hughes-Games presents the siskin. These birds now breed across the UK and cash in on our love of bird-feeding.

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

Martin Hughes-Games presents the Siskin. Siskins are visiting our gardens as never before. These birds now breed across the UK and cash in on our love of bird-feeding. They are now regular visitors to seed dispensers of all kinds.

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Tue 16 Jan 2024 05:58
BBC Radio 4

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Siskin (Carduelis spinus)

Image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)

Broadcasts

  • Mon 11 Nov 2013 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 17 Nov 2013 08:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 3 Aug 2015 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 8 Dec 2016 05:58
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Mon 30 Jul 2018 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 18 May 2020 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 10 Jun 2021 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 16 Jan 2024 05:58
    BBC Radio 4

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