Tweet of the Day Episodes Available now
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Shirley Henderson on the Sandpiper
For actress Shirley Henderson, a sandpiper reminds her of her father.
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Megan McCubbin on the Capercaille
Presenter Megan McCubbin recalls the bizarre calls of male capercaillie at a lek.
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Michael Palin on the Dunnock
Michael Palin reveals the inconspicuous dunnock leads a remarkable life.
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Iolo Williams on the Golden Plover
For Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams seeing golden plover in Wales is a rarity today.
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Trai Anfield on the Cattle Egret
For wildlife photographer Trai Anfield, cattle egrets are always reliable on safari.
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Mya Bambrick on the Waxwing
Ornithologist Mya Bambrick presents the waxwing.
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Dominic Couzens on the Crossbill
Ornithologist Dominic Couzens reveals why it is called a crossbill.
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Anneka Rice on the Canada Goose
Broadcaster Anneka Rice enjoys watching geese near her home.
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Michael Palin on the Robin
Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
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Shirley Henderson on Feral Pigeons
Actress Shirley Henderson first noticed pigeons in her garden while having a cup of tea.