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Chiffchaff

Bill Oddie presents the chiffchaff.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about the British birds inspired by their calls and songs.

Bill Oddie presents the chiffchaff. Chiffchaff are small olive warblers which sing their name as they flit around hunting for insects in woods, marshes and scrubby places. Chiffchaffs are increasing in the UK and the secret of their success is their ability to weather our winters. Many stay in the milder south and south-west of England where the insects are more active.

Producer Sarah Pitt

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Last on

Thu 21 Mar 2024 05:58

Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita)

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

Broadcasts

  • Wed 5 Mar 2014 05:58
  • Wed 11 Mar 2015 05:58
  • Sun 15 Mar 2015 08:58
  • Wed 9 Mar 2016 05:58
  • Wed 8 Mar 2017 05:58
  • Mon 21 May 2018 05:58
  • Mon 2 Mar 2020 05:58
  • Sun 13 Mar 2022 08:58
  • Thu 21 Mar 2024 05:58

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