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Avocet
Chris Packham presents the avocet.
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.
Chris Packham presents the avocet. With its black and white plumage, blue-grey legs and delicate upturned bill, the avocet is one of our easiest birds to identify. They are a conservation success and are now breeding in Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Kent and elsewhere.
Last on
Tue 10 Oct 2023
05:58
BBC Radio 4
Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta)
Webpage image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)
Broadcasts
- Thu 6 Feb 2014 05:58BBC Radio 4
- Tue 14 Jun 2016 05:58BBC Radio 4
- Fri 28 Sep 2018 05:58BBC Radio 4
- Sun 18 Apr 2021 08:58BBC Radio 4
- Tue 10 Oct 2023 05:58BBC Radio 4
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