Dunlin
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Dunlin. Dunlins are a stirring sight, en masse, as their flocks twist and turn over the winter shoreline.
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Dunlin. Dunlins are a stirring sight, en masse, as their flocks twist and turn over the winter shoreline. When the tide turns they take to the air in a breath-taking aerobatic display. Around 350,000 Dunlin winter here, travelling from Scandinavia and Russia.
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Dunlin (Calidris alpina)
Broadcasts
- Tue 19 Nov 2013 05:58±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Tue 18 Aug 2015 05:58±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Tue 21 Jun 2016 05:58±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Wed 29 Sep 2021 05:58±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Wed 23 Nov 2022 05:58±«Óãtv Radio 4
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