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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.

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Tue 10 Oct 2023 05:58

Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta)

Webpage image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)

Broadcasts

  • Thu 6 Feb 2014 05:58
  • Tue 14 Jun 2016 05:58
  • Fri 28 Sep 2018 05:58
  • Sun 18 Apr 2021 08:58
  • Tue 10 Oct 2023 05:58

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