Tweet of the Week: Recent Episodes
BBC Radio 4
In his second edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds and all of nature are part of the world that we are all part of. Satish's thoughts that we should aim to live with an elegant simplicity and within this we should embrace time, not as our enemy and making us stressed in the modern world, but as an assett. Take time to walk, as walking is the best way to be out in and enjoy everything nature has to offer.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Ring Ouzel - presented by Bill Oddie Greater Hill Mynah - presented by Sir David Attenborough Goosander - presented by Kate Humble Merlin - presented by Chris Packham Common Tern - presented by Machaela Strachan
In his first edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds are symbols of free spirits and a pure consciousness, how humans can never view themselves as being superior to nature, and why he believes nature is capable of imagination and memories.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Common Indian Cuckoo - presented by Chris Packham Grasshopper Warbler - presented by Kate Humble Pied Flycatcher - presented by Sir David Attenborough Kingfisher - presented by Steve Backshall Northern Cardinal - presented by Michael Palin CBE
Poet Gillian Clarke shares her encounter with a heron on the M4, her feelings on the next generation's disconnect from the natural world, and the enduring relationship between the Welsh language poets and the natural world.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
King Eider - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Guillemot - presented by David Attenborough Pink-footed Goose - presented by Kathy Hinde Garden Warbler - presented by Penny Anderson Robin - presented by David Rothenberg
Gillian Clarke, former National Poet of Wales, presents a selection of her favourite Tweet of the Day episodes, and talks of her fondness for kites, her tree planting initiative, and the unique relationship between the sounds of birdwatching and her poetry.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Fulmar - presented by Kate Humble Budgerigar - presented by Michael Palin CBE Common Gull - presented by Michaela Strachan Golden Plover - presented by Andy Clements Great Shearwater - presented by Brett Westwood
Geoff Sample hosts another omnibus edition of Tweet of the Week.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Sand Martin - presented by Bill Oddie Variable Pitohui - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Collared Dove - presented by Sam West Red-necked Nightjar - presented by Chris Packham Whimbrel - presented by Sir David Attenborough
Wildlife sound recordist Geoff Sample hosts this week's Tweet of the Week omnibus, where he reminisces on a love of Scotland, the bird he's currently fascinated with, and some interesting encounters he's had as a result of a life of sound recording.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Red Grouse - presented by Brett Westwood Blackcap - presented by Sir David Attenborough Manx Shearwater - presented by Gary Moore Great Spotted Woodpecker - presented by Chris Baines Sulphur crested Cockatoo - presented by Liz Bonnin
Dominic Couzens returns to share more stories from the natural world. In addition to previous Tweet of the Day episodes, we'll also hear why why he believes there's been such a rise in interest in natural history, the benefits such interests can bring, and the one bird-watching destination he still yearns to visit...
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Arabian Babbler - presented by Chris Packham Blackbird - presented by David Rothenberg Glossy Ibis - presented by Sir David Attenborough Lapwing - presented by Heather Bennett Bitten - presented by Kate Humble
Natural historian and bird guide Dominic Couzens is this week's guest curator, and shares his insight into the importance of actually looking and watching birds instead of ticking them off of a list, and why he feels that bird watching can be a hobby for everyone.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Stonechat - presented by Michaela Strachan Eider - presented by Samuel West Red-throated Diver - presented by Kate Humble Song Thrush - presented by Stephen Moss Woodlark - presented by Gary Moore
Actress Trudie Goodwin presents her final collection of archive Tweet of the Day episodes, where she recalls the joy of receiving her copy of the Collins Book of British Birds as a child, what essential bird-watching item she always take abroad and an entertaining event involving Bill Bailey and a barn owl...
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Melodious Warbler - presented by Brett Westwood Resplendent Quetzal - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Blue Bird of Paradise - presented by Sir David Attenborough Great Crested Grebe - presented by Stephen Moss Long-eared Owl - presented by John Aitchison
Actress Trudie Goodwin compiles her first edition of Tweet of the Week, and reminisces about Carib grackles in the Caribbean, Kestrels above Battersea Power Station, and some pointers about where the best place to bird watch is...
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Bar-tailed Godwit - presented by Martin Hughes-Games Firecrest - presented by Chris Watson Australian Magpie - presented by Sir David Attenborough Jackdaw - presented by Martin Hughes-Games Woodcock - presented by Kate Humble
Actress Kirsty Oswald shares stories and episodes from the Tweet archive, including her personal connection to the Antarctic.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Tree Sparrow - presented by Martin Hughes-Games Barn Owl - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Robin - presented by Brett Westwood Grey Heron - presented by Fyfe Dangerfield Snow Petrel - presented by Liz Bonnin
Actress Kirsty Oswald presents this omnibus edition of Tweet of the Day, where she comments on how bird watching mirrors an important ingredient of living; "the very nature of looking up invokes curiosity, questioning and wonderment". She also reflects on what she feels is the unjust demonisation of magpies, the development of her own personal language used when self-identifying birds, and how Canada Geese stir up memories of early morning alarm clocks.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Magpie - presented by Eleanor Matthews Black Swan - presented by Sir David Attenborough Kakapo - presented by Michael Palin CBE Canada Geese - presented by Gregory Overden Teal - presented by Chris Packham Long Tailed Tit - presented by Matt Waddington
Rachel Unthank, fellow bandmate and sister of Becky, has compiled this omnibus edition comprised of her favourite episodes from the archive.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Tree Sparrow - presented by Martin Hughes-Games Barn Owl - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Robin - presented by Brett Westwood Grey Heron - presented by Stephen Moss Snow Petrel - presented by John Aitchison
Becky Unthank, folk singer with the Unthanks, compiles her edition of Tweet of the Week. Here, she explores how musicians can take their inspiration from birds, and the personal attachments and stories she has to birds.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Curlew - presented by Martin Hughes-Games Dipper - presented by Sir David Attenborough Magpie - presented by Eleanor Matthews Peregrine Falcon - presented by Kit Jawitt aka Yolo Birder Woodpigeon - presented by Hugh Thomson
Monty Don returns with another collection of Tweet episodes fronted by Sir David Attenborough.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
House Wren - presented by David Attenborough Christmas Shearwater - presented by David Attenborough New Zealand Robin - presented by David Attenborough Mistle Thrush (Song) - presented by David Attenborough Wandering Albatross - presented by David Attenborough
Gardener and broadcaster Monty Don is the Tweet curator for the next 2 weeks. Here he has compiled a collection of his favourite Tweet episodes, all presented by Sir David Attenborough.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Tawny Owl (Winter) - presented by Sir David Attenborough Raven - presented by Sir David Attenborough Snow Bunting - presented by Sir David Attenborough Knot - presented by Sir David Attenborough Song Thrush (Winter) - presented by Sir David Attenborough
Singer, songwriter and nature reserve warden Brian Briggs returns to share more anecdotes from the Tweet archive
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Capercaillie - presented by Kate Humble Long-tailed Duck - presented by Chris Packham Greylag - presented by Amy Liptrot Veery Thrush - presented by David Rothenberg Ringed Plover - presented by Jane Smith
Brian Briggs used to travel the country as a founding member of the band Stornoway, utilising the stops on the tour to sample the local wildlife. Now he's had a career change, leaving the music world behind and he is now is the reserve manager of the Wetlands and Wildlife Trust's Llanelli Wetland Centre in West Wales.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Mandarin Duck - presented by Penny Anderson Bluethroat - presented by Fyfe Dangerfield Sanderling - presented by David Attenborough Horned Screamer - presented by Michael Palin CBE Rook - presented by Bill Oddie
Carry Akroyd, illustrator of 2013's Tweet of the Day British Birds book, concludes her tenure as curator of Tweet of the Day with this collection of stories and anecdotes from the archive.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Stock Dove - presented by Kate Humble Pied Wagtail - presented by Martin Hughes-Games Chaffinch - presented by John Aitchison Kestrel - presented by Steve Backshall Green Woodpecker - presented by Kate Humble
Carry Akroyd continues her long-standing affiliation with Tweet of the Day by compiling this collection of episodes and anecdotes from the archive.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Chough - presented by John Aitchison Redwing - presented by Chris Watson Northern Wheatear - presented by Helen Moncrieff Magpie - presented by David Attenborough Snipe - presented by Jane Smith
Derek Neimann returns to share with us the stories of birds on the Western Front.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Barnacle Goose - presented by Kathy Hinde Goldfinch - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Stonechat - presented by Melissa Harrison House Sparrow - presented by Alex Gregory King of Saxony Bird of Paradise - presented by Frank Gardner
In this Armistice Day edition of Tweet of the Week, writer Derek Niemann shares with us stories of the behaviour of birds in times of conflict, and the curious relationship that was built between birds and servicemen of the First World War.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Wood Pigeon - presented by Michaela Strachan Mistle Thrush - presented by Brett Westwood Grey Partridge - presented by Bill Oddie Crested Lark - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Skylark - presented by John Aitchison
Author James Henry is back to share another week of his favourite Tweet of the Day episodes.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Little Owl - presented by Kate Humble Harpy Eagle - presented by Michael Palin CBE Bullfinch - presented by Samuel West Snow Petrel - presented by Doug Allan Satin Bowerbird - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
Author James Henry has compiled this collection of Tweet of the Day episodes.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Arctic Tern - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Oystercatcher - presented by Tara Robinson Yellowhammer - presented by Tiffany Francis Morepork - presented by Liz Bonnin Whitethroat - presented by Tony Juniper
Theatre maker Tom Bailey returns to host this edition of Tweet of the Week, and divulges his influences and inspirations for the making of his performance "Zugunruhe".
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Woodlark - presented by Joe Harkness Red-billed Quelea - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Woodcock - presented by Tony Juniper Spotted Flycatcher - presented by Penny Anderson Wood Warbler - presented by Mark Cocker
You can read more about Zugunruhe and Tom's other projects on the website: http://www.mechanimal.co.uk/
Tom Bailey, a theatre maker based in Bristol, has compiled this collection of Tweet episodes. Interwoven between them, he explains his directions, interpretations and inspirations for his performance "Zugunruhe", which revolves around the migratory restlessness experienced by the Marsh Warbler.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Marsh Warbler - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Dupont's Lark - presented by Sir David Attenborough Red-Legged Partridge - presented by Chris Watson Northern Jacana - presented by Liz Bonnin White Tern - presented by Sir David Attenborough
You can read more about Zugunruhe and Tom's other projects on the website: http://www.mechanimal.co.uk/
Folk singer Kitty Macfarlane is back with a collection of her favourite Tweet of the Day episodes. In this bumper edition, she reflects on the importance of including field recordings on her album (and the subsequent trouble she went to to acquire them), her interpretation of what connects us to the natural world, and the role a football rattle plays in her garden…
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Common Crane - presented by Martin Hughes-Games Little Egret - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Oystercatcher - presented by Michaela Strachan Grey Heron - presented by Sam West Bittern - presented by Stephen Moss
Folk singer Kitty MacFarlane has assembled a collection of her favourite Tweet episodes from the archive.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Starling - presented by Sir David Attenborough Raven - presented by Paul Evans Water Rail - presented by Nigel Bean Golden Plover - presented by Martin Hughes-Games Avocet - presented by Chris Packham
Mark Whitley shares some more of his favourite Tweet of the Day episodes from the archive.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Osprey - presented by Steve Backshall Red Kite - presented by David Attenborough Buzzard - presented by Michael Morpurgo Guillemot Bird Sense - presented by Tim Birkhead Common Crane - presented by Kathy Hinde
Countryman Magazine editor Mark Whitley has rifled through the back catalogue to compile this Tweet of the Week omnibus.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Great Spotted Woodpecker - presented by Brett Westwood
Coal Tit - presented by Dermot O'Leary
Jack Snipe - presented by Chris Watson
Lapwing - presented by Bill Oddie
Curlew - presented by Mark Cocker
Wildlife gardener Kate Bradbury returns with some of her favourite Tweet of the Day episodes from the archives.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Swift - presented by David Lindo
Snipe - presented by Kate Humble
Fieldfare - presented by Chris Packham
House Martin - presented by Steve Backshall
Kingfisher - presented by Alex Gregory
Photograph: Sarah Cuttle.
Wildlife gardener and journalist Kate Bradbury compiles a collection of her favourite Tweet episodes.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Bullfinch - presented by Chris Baines
Grey Heron - presented by Sir David Attenborough
Dunnock - presented by Dermot O'Leary
Willow Tit - presented by Martin Hughes-Games
Jay - presented by Brett Westwood
Photograph: Paul Dubois.
Chris Turner is back with some more avian facts and stories.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Laughing Kookaburra - presented by Sir David Attenborough
Swallow - presented by Brett Westwood
White-bearded Manakin - presented by Sir David Attenborough
Gannet - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
White Chested Laughing Thrush - presented by David Rothenberg
Photograph: Abby Tebeau.
Comedian, archaeologist and bird-lover Chris Turner shares facts and anecdotes in this omnibus edition of Tweet.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Eurasian Scops Owl - presented by Sir David Attenborough
Wild Turkey - presented by Chris Packham
Black Drongo - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
Laughing Gull - presented by Sir David Attenborough
Puffin - presented by Tim Birkhead
Photograph: Abby Tebeau.
Florence Wilkinson, the woman behind birdsong-recgnition app Warblr, returns to host this Tweet of the Week.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Brown Thrasher - presented by Chris Packham
Egyptian Goose - presented by Bill Oddie
Common Redstart - presented by Michaela Strachan
Buzzard - presented by Steve Backshall
Song Thrush - presented by David Rothenberg
Writer and filmmaker Florence Wilkinson, who's also behind the birdsong recognition app Warblr, is this week's Tweet guest.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Siskin - presented by Martin Hughes-Games
Wood Sandpiper - presented by Brett Westwood
Hoopoe - presented by Kate Humble
Echo Parakeet - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
Cetti’s Warbler - presented by Stephen Moss
Author Stephen Gregory is back with a new collation of Tweet episodes, as well as sharing a chance encounter with a Blue Tit in his car and a Robin in his house…
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Carrion Crow - presented by Paul Evans
Golden Oriole - presented by Fyfe Dangerfield
Cormorant - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
Mockingbird - presented by David Rothenberg
Raggiana Bird-of-paradise - presented by Liz Bonnin
Horror writer Stephen Gregory is in the Tweet seat this week, discussing the birds that have influenced his writing as well as sharing some interesting facts about Swifts.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Scarlet Macaw - presented by Michael Palin, CBE
Crossbill - presented by Sir David Attenborough
Curlew - presented by Kate Humble
Dipper - presented by Samuel West
Blue Footed Booby - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
Springwatch presenter Lindsey Chapman is this week's Tweet curator, sharing some of her favourite stories and anecdotes of episodes gone by.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Spoonbill Sandpiper - presented by Liz Bonnin
Poorwill (American Nightjar) - presented by Michael Palin CBE
Meadow Pippet - presented by Mark Cocker
Sandwich Tern - presented by Steve Backshall
Kittiwakes - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
Springwatch presenter Lindsey Chapman is this week's Tweet curator, sharing some of her favourite stories and anecdotes from episodes gone by.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Alpine Swift - presented by Bill Oddie
Spix's Macaw - presented by Sir David Attenborough
Bee-Eater - presented by Fyfe Dangerfield
House Martin - presented by Kathy Hinde
Icterine Warbler - presented by Michaela Strachan
In this week's edition, Samuel West regales us with his rarest avian encounter.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Sandpiper - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
Nuthatch - presented by Bill Oddie
Greenfinch - presented by Sir David Attenborough
Rock Pipit - presented by Michaela Strachan
Turtle Dove - presented by Samuel West
Actor Samuel West returns to Tweet of the Week and reflects on how a trip to Kenya kick-started his interest in birdwatching.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Swift - presented by David Attenborough
Garden Warbler - presented by Andy Clements
Nightingale - presented by Sam Lee
Nightjar - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
Coot - presented by Stephen Moss
Long-time Tweet supporter and stalwart Chris Packham returns to don his binoculars and guide us through his own personal perch in Tweet of the Day.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Blue Tit - presented by Chris Packham
Blackbird - presented by Chris Packham
Grey Wagtail - presented by Chris Packham
Coot - presented by Chris Packham
Water Rail - presented by Chris Packham
In this Tweet of the Week omnibus, Matt Williams reflects on what he personally finds fascinating about birds, and also who he'd invite to his nature-themed imaginary dinner party.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Southern Ground Hornbill - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
Mute Swan - presented by Chris Packham
Kestrel - presented by David Lindo
House Sparrow - presented by Michaela Strachan
Arctic Tern - presented by Amy Liptrot
The voice of the Wild Voices Project podcast, Matt Williams, shares an example of one of his birdwatching 'dips'.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Red-Eyed Vireo - presented by Michael Palin CBE
Hobby - presented by Brett Eastwood
Guillemot - presented by Fyfe Dangerfield
Shetland Starling - presented by Helen Moncrieff
Sedge Warbler - presented by Sir David Attenborough
Sports journalist and avid nature enthusiast Simon Barnes returns to share some of his birdwatching memories from around the world.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Chiffchaff - presented by Bill Oddie
Treecreeper - presented by Tara Robinson
Asian Koel - presented by Michael Palin CBE
Norther Wheatear - presented by Michaela Strachan
Osprey - presented by David Lindo
This week’s guest curator is sports journalist and author Simon Barnes, who shares a story of he earned one particular feather in his cap at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Razorbill - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
Yellow Wagtail - presented by Michaela Strachan
Ring-Necked Parakeet - presented by Cyrus Todiwala
Reed Warbler - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
Starling - presented by Melissa Harrison
In this week's edition, Miriam Darlington delves into why she believes that she's so drawn towards owls in particular.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Barn Owl - presented by Chris Packham
Tawny Owl - presented by David Attenborough
Redshank - presented by Martin Hughes-Games
Andean Cock Of The Rock - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
Mauritius Kestrel - presented by Michael Palin CBE
Blue Rock Thrush - presented by Liz Bonnin
Photograph: Richard Austin.
Author of "Owl Sense" Miriam Darlington joins us to share why she finds bird-watching so endearing, as well as reflecting on the enduring relationship we have with our feathered friends.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Barn Owl - presented by Chris Packham
Corn Bunting - presented by Steve Backshall
Song Thrush - presented by David Attenborough
Swift - presented by Laura Howard
Bullfinch - presented by Michaela Strachan
Photograph: Richard Austin.
Martin Noble is back for his second round of Tweet curation, where he shares fond memories of slipping away from the rigors of touring for some birdwatching whilst on tour as guitarist with the indie rock band British Sea Power.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Yellowhammer – presented by Steve Backshall
Swallow - presented by Kate Humble
Cuckoo - presented by Tara Robinson
Whitethroat - presented by Jane Smith
Puffin - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff
Martin Noble, of the band British Sea Power, is this week's guest curator. Here, he reflects on the relationship between birdsong and songwriting, and how he was "wing"-spired by an avian encounter in Mississippi.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
House Sparrow - Cyrus Todiwala
Great Tit - David Attenborough
Blackbird - Bill Oddie
Skylark - Gary Moore
Willow Warbler - Kate Humble
Comedian and avid hill-walker Ed Byrne returns this week with a 'ple-feather-a' of his favourite episodes, including a story about how time and ptarmigan, he's been startled by our feathered friends whilst out walking.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Chris Watson - Common Pheasant
Tiffany Francis - Corncrake
David Attenborough - Ptarmigan
Kate Humble - Black Grouse
Andy Radford - Curlew
Photograph: Rosalyn Gaunt
In the first of a new series, comedian and avid hill-walker Ed Byrne has a rummage around in the Tweet archives to compile this collection of his favourite episodes and tells the story of a blue tit that scared the daylights out of his wife.
This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;
Alasdair Grubb – Blue Tit
Bill Oddie – Cetti’s Warbler
Miranda Krestovnikoff – Goldfinch
Craig Hartley – Green Woodpecker
Michaela Strachan – Long-Tailed Tit
Photograph: Rosalyn Gaunt
Brett Westwood introduces this week's collection of episodes, which features contributions from members of the British Trust for Ornithology.
Naturalist, environmentalist and wildlife gardener Chris Baines introduces his collection of Tweet episodes.
RSPB Manager for Shetland Helen Moncrieff shares some of her wildlife encounters on the Scottish Islands.
Becky Ripley, one half of the team behind the recent Blue Planet II podcast, introduces this week's collection of episodes from Joe Acheson, David Rothenberg and Michael Morpurgo.
Photograph: Christine Sweet.
Ecologist and keen birdwatcher Penny Anderson shares some notable avian encounters, including the Red Grouse, Spotted Flycatcher, Heron, Mandarin Duck and Garden Warbler.
Photograph: Derek Morgan
Mike Toms and his colleagues from the British Trust for Ornithology present their bird-related tales and encounters.
Kathy Hinde, an audio-visual artist influenced by nature, is this week's presenter. She shares some of her most memorable encounters with birds.
Photograph: Simon Webb
Andy Radford, Professor of Behavioural Ecology at the University of Bristol, shares his knowledge of birds from around the world.
Photograph: Matthew Bell
Emily Knight, one half of the team behind the recent Blue Planet II podcast, introduces this week's collection of episodes from wildlife cameraman Doug Allan.
Actress and bird enthusiast Alison Steadman introduces the second part of a festive-themed from Tweet of the Week.
Photograph: Jamie Rix
Actress and bird enthusiast Alison Steadman introduces the first six stories of a festive offering from Tweet of the Week.
Photograph: Jamie Rix
Musician Fyfe Dangerfield introduces five stories reflecting his love of birds, including the Golden Oriole, Grey Heron, Blluethroat,Woodchat Shrike and the Pied Butcherbird.
Elliott Prince, who works on Tweet of the Day, introduces this week's Tweet of the Week from contributors Greta Scacchi, Sue Perkins, Tara Robinson and Mark Cocker.
Author Michael Morpurgo tells five stories of his favourite birds: The buzzard, magpie, oystercatcher, greater flamingo and the dipper.
Producer: Tom Bonnett
Musician Fyfe Dangerfield tells five stories of birds he adores for their looks or their song, starting with the tale of how he came to name his band after a noisy seabird. Producer: Mark Ward
Presenter Dermot O'Leary tells five stories of his favourite birds, starting with an adventure birdwatching in Scotland and finishing with an industrious garden visitor.
Producer: Tom Bonnett
Wildlife sound recordist Gary Moore tells five tales of tracking down the sounds of the golden pheasant, manx shearwater, skylark, stone curlew and the woodlark
Naturalist, writer and poet Paul Evans presents five special episodes for Halloween, beginning with his story of the carrion crow, followed by Jeremy Deller and not a bird, but a bad story, followed by three more spooktacular birds by Paul, the barn owl in the decaying carcass of a house, the agile merlin our smallest raptor and finally the the largest corvid of them all, the raven.
Actor, theatre director and passionate birdwatcher Samuel West presents five very personal stories, beginning with the dipper, followed by the bullfinch, the joy of long tailed tits, and then the Frankie Howerd calling eider and finally the turtle dove, whose song is long lamented in the British Isles.
Birdwatching's irreverent Tweeter YOLOBirder introduces this weeks encounters with birds, beginning with his own three special encounters, firstly with the arrival of redwings, followed by another of those winter marvels waxwings and his final bird, the majestic peregrine. The final two birds featured this week come from Joe Acheson of the Hidden Orchestra, the starling and finally the onomatopoeic corncrake.
Producer Eliza Lomas introduces five stories of bird encounters with the staff of BirdLife International; a leading organisation in global bird conservation. Stuart Butchart recalls Bronze Winged Jacanas in India followed by Bruce Winney on the Red Kite and Rosa Gleave on the Goldcrest. Sue Patterson remembers an amusing incident with a Great Spotted Woodpecker and finally, Rob Martin tells the fantastic tale of encountering a Cerulean Paradise-flycatcher.
Artist Kathy Hinde introduces five stories from nature writer and broadcaster Stephen Moss about the song thrush, Cetti's warbler, the bittern, coot and the great crested grebe.
Nature writer Melissa Harrison presents stories of bird songs and calls that evoke memories from her childhood and recent encounters with wildlife in these five stories of tawny owls, starlings, kingfishers, stonechats and house sparrows for Tweet of the Day.
Producer: Tom Bonnett
Picture: Merseymouse
Professor David Rothenberg describes the calls of five birds that have inspired his musical mind. He has written and performed on the relationship between humanity and nature for many years. He is the author of Why Birds Sing, on making music with birds, and of Thousand Mile Song, about making music with whales. He is based at the New Jersey Institute of Technology where he is Professor of Philosophy and Music and in this edition of Tweet of the Week he discusses the calls of the brown thrasher, the mockingbird, the superb lyrebird, the veery thrush and the laughing thrush.
This week, James Cook, Editor of natural history on Radio 4 introduces five stories from across the week. In the first of three stories by theatre director Tara Robinson, she recalls her grandfather and the common tern, followed by the barn owl in a fallen nest box and finally memories of oystercatchers on Loch Fleet. We end this weeks podcast with film maker and writer Hugh Thomson on the woodpigeon, and our final programme, Chris Jones on the swift he rescued and then released.
Actor, theatre director and passionate birdwatcher Samuel West presents five very personal stories, beginning with the nightingale, followed by the grey heron, the collared dove, the capercaille and finally the red eyed vireo he spotted in the Scilly Isles.
Producer Tom Bonnett
Author Amy Liptrot presents five personal stories with an Orcadian feel about the Arctic tern, hooded crow, corncrake, curlew and the greylag goose.
Produced by Mark Ward
Stories from Olympic gold medal winning rower Alex Gregory who saw kingfishers while training on the water, the tale of the egret that changed Clare Jones's life, Lily Burton's sad story of the mute swan, Tiffany Francis remembers seeing a corncrake and BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner tells his story of the little auk, introduced by Tweet of the Day producer Mark Ward.
Picture: Anna Bilska
Professor Tim Birkhead of Sheffield University presents five stories of seabirds from his time spent leading a study of the guillemot population on the island of Skomer for more than 40 years.
Guillemots crowd the cliff-sides in dense populations, which offers some protection from predators but it can stay be a dangerous place to rear young. Tim tells the story of the guillemot chicks attacked by greater black backed gulls, he also describes the ferocious ravorbill, remembers an intelligent ambush by ravens, the dull social lives of puffins and ends with a story that shows the incredible eyesight and recognition of the guillemot.
This week's stories are introduced by natural history radio maker Andrew Dawes.
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner presents five stories about how he became interested in birdwatching and the memories bird calls evoke in him and he recounts his adventures tracking down some of the world's rarest birds. He chooses the Golden Oriole, the Great Northern Diver, birds of paradise the King of Saxony and the Three-wattled Bell-bird and he remembers a plucky white-throated kingfisher outside the Israeli parliament.
Tweet of the Day producer Tom Bonnett introduces five tales of the impact birds have had on people's lives. This week's stories come from RSPB engagement officer Nadia Archer who tells her story of watching peregrines in Central Manchester, Olympic rower Alex Gregory recalls his pet House Sparrow Sparky and remembers rowing beside white storks whilst out training, digital editor Laura Howard delights in how learnign about nature has opened her eyes to the wonder of the countryside and Tiffany Francis remembers calling 'cheese' to the turmeric coloured yellowhammers at Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire.
Eliza Lomas introduces an omnibus of five tales inspired by birds. Writer Eleanor Matthews recalls how the magpie came into her life at a time of change. Photographer and Gaelic broadcaster Cailean Maclean recalls an encounter with a great skua. Craig Hartley revels in a near miss encounter with a green woodpecker while Paul Brook recalls a long awaited for encounter with a black tern near Leeds. finally Paul Brook recalls that at the age of eight the redwing ignited his love of birds and birdwatching.
Nature writer Melissa Harrison is the author behind At Hawthorn Time, Clay and Rain: Four Walks In English Weather. She introduces five stories of birds told by the team at RSPB Dearne Valley - Old Moor in Barnsley.
We hear from Steve Vickers who describes the gossiping eider ducks he loves in the North East, Liane Holdsworth in praise of the kestrel, Heather Bennett who loves the laser-like 'pee-wit' sound of the first bird she identified for herself, Danielle Meyer remember seeing gannets on a blustery day on the Yorkshire east coast and Matthew Capper lends his booming voice in an emotional recollection of seeing the bittern when he was 19, having never seen them as a child.
Explorer and travel writer Hugh Thomson presents five stories of birds and the emotions they stir in people.
Kim Durbin tells the tale of a tame blackbird that came so close she saw a human connection in it, gull researcher Peter Rock describes an encounter with lesser black-backed gulls, John Clifton of RSPB Dearne Valley Old Moor in Barnsley has high hopes that bee-eaters will nest more and more in the UK, Paul Brook considers the luck involved in seeing wildlife and Springwatch cameraman Nigel Bean remembers finding a water rail that came to be a star of the series.
Author and birdlover Michael Morpurgo introduces more stories of birds and birdwatching.
John McPherson talks about the hooded crows and herring gulls, Joe Harkness discusses the nightingale, teenager Mya Rose Craig's bird is the sea eagle and schoolboy Josh Myers talks about the short-eared owl.
Author Amy Liptrot introduces Gary Moore on the Capercailllie, Mya Rose Craig on the nuthatch, Cyrus Todiwala on the ring-necked parakeet, Dara McNulty on the hen harrier and Joe Harkness on the woodhatch.
Springwatch Unsprung presenter Lindsey Chapman introduces five stories about birds.
Wildlife cameraman Neil Anderson tracks down a golden eagle, musician Jimi Goodwin talks about a mallard, sound recordists Alasdair Grubb and Gregory Ovenden share a tales of a blue tit and a Canada goose and Lindsey herself has story of a Cetti's warbler.
Radio producer and journalist Polly Weston introduces an omnibus of personal stories about birds and their impact on people's lives, including her own story of an encounter with an owl that helped her grieve. Pictures by Gary Hadden, Nigel Belway, Hilary Chambers, Margaret Holland, NottsExMiner, Phil Boardman, Chas Moonie-Wild.
David Lindo, known as the Urban Birder, loves all things feathered. He tells personal stories of five birds: the kestrel, the robin, the honey buzzard, the osprey and the swift.
Miles Warde introduces a story of the power of birdsong cut to vinyl from David Salmon of the Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, a celebration of the beauty of the red-breasted goose from his colleague Peter Cranswick, Chris Jones remembers his rescue raven Ringo, Joe Harkness talks about the skylark in poetry and Paul Brooks explains how a water rail helped him alleviate his depression.
Five time world champion and two time Olympic gold medal-winning rower Alex Gregory sets up five stories about the beauty of birdsong.
This episodes stories all come from the Slimbridge Wetland Centre. Ashley Davies reveals why a kingfisher changed his life. Kane Brides explains why the humble coot means so much to him. Ruth Cromie proclaims her love for the eider duck. Debbie Pain explains her joy at the return of the marsh harrier to her local patch. Peter Cranswick talks about the amazing common scoter.
Finnish-English musician and bird lover Hanna Tuulikki introduces five stories of birds.
London chef and restaurant owner Cyrus Todiwala discusses his love of the city's house sparrow. Bristol-based bird scientist Peter Rock talks about his decades of research into urban lesser black backed gulls. Young conservationist and ‘Birdgirl’ Mya Rose Craig recalls the excitement of seeing a black browed albatross in Cornwall at the age of seven. Photographer John McPherson tells a tale of an encounter with a ptarmigan. Val Thompson describes the comfort she derives from seeing pink footed geese in Norfolk, a place she visited with her late husband.
Singer Will Young presents five wonderful stories of how birdsong has touched people's lives.
Folk musician and Mercury Prize nominee Sam Lee considers the nightingale, Worcestershire lawyer Mat Waddington recounts an encounter with a long tailed tit tapping at his window, eight-year-old Gabi Mann recalls how she became friends with American crows in her suburban garden in Seattle, David Lindo – otherwise known as the urban birder – recalls his first encounter with the ring ouzel on his local patch near to Wormwood Scrubs in London and Fermanagh based bird blogger Dara McAnulty talks about the whooper swan.
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