Chaffinch
John Aitchison presents the chaffinch.
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.
John Aitchison presents the chaffinch. The name chaffinch refers to its habit of flocking in stubble fields, often in the company of other birds, to sort through the chaff for seeds. In less tidy times when spilled grain was a regular feature in farmyards and stubble was retained for longer periods, these winter flocks were widespread.
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Chaffinch
Webpage image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)
Broadcasts
- Mon 10 Feb 2014 05:58大象传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 16 Feb 2014 08:58大象传媒 Radio 4
- Mon 2 Mar 2015 05:58大象传媒 Radio 4
- Wed 28 Nov 2018 05:58大象传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 11 Oct 2020 08:58大象传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 28 May 2023 08:58大象传媒 Radio 4
- Mon 29 Jan 2024 05:58大象传媒 Radio 4
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