Waxwing
John Aitchison presents the waxwing.
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.
John Aitchison presents the waxwing. Waxwings are winter visitors from Russia and Scandinavia where they breed in conifer forests. They head south to feed on berries and other fruits, and if these are in short supply on the Continent, the birds flood into the UK. It happens every few years or so and the sight of these punk-crested plunderers swarming over rowan and other berry-producing trees is sure to attract your attention.
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Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus)
Broadcasts
- Fri 14 Feb 2014 05:58大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 6 Mar 2015 05:58大象传媒 Radio 4
- Wed 19 Oct 2016 05:58大象传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 1 Dec 2019 08:58大象传媒 Radio 4
- Tue 1 Feb 2022 05:58大象传媒 Radio 4
- Tue 9 Jan 2024 05:58大象传媒 Radio 4
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