Tweet of the Week

BBC Radio 4

5.0 (2)
SCIENCE

Weekly podcast in which five stories of birds and birdsong are told by the people inspired by them.

04/06/2019

Satish Kumar's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

In his second edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds and all of nature are part of the world that we are all part of. Satish's thoughts that we should aim to live with an elegant simplicity and within this we should embrace time, not as our enemy and making us stressed in the modern world, but as an assett. Take time to walk, as walking is the best way to be out in and enjoy everything nature has to offer. This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes; Ring Ouzel - presented by Bill Oddie Greater Hill Mynah - presented by Sir David Attenborough Goosander - presented by Kate Humble Merlin - presented by Chris Packham Common Tern - presented by Machaela Strachan

25 min
03/31/2019

Satish Kumar's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

In his first edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds are symbols of free spirits and a pure consciousness, how humans can never view themselves as being superior to nature, and why he believes nature is capable of imagination and memories. This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes; Common Indian Cuckoo - presented by Chris Packham Grasshopper Warbler - presented by Kate Humble Pied Flycatcher - presented by Sir David Attenborough Kingfisher - presented by Steve Backshall Northern Cardinal - presented by Michael Palin CBE

20 min
03/24/2019

Gillian Clarke's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

Poet Gillian Clarke shares her encounter with a heron on the M4, her feelings on the next generation's disconnect from the natural world, and the enduring relationship between the Welsh language poets and the natural world. This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes; King Eider - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Guillemot - presented by David Attenborough Pink-footed Goose - presented by Kathy Hinde Garden Warbler - presented by Penny Anderson Robin - presented by David Rothenberg

18 min
03/17/2019

Gillian Clarke's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

Gillian Clarke, former National Poet of Wales, presents a selection of her favourite Tweet of the Day episodes, and talks of her fondness for kites, her tree planting initiative, and the unique relationship between the sounds of birdwatching and her poetry. This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes; Fulmar - presented by Kate Humble Budgerigar - presented by Michael Palin CBE Common Gull - presented by Michaela Strachan Golden Plover - presented by Andy Clements Great Shearwater - presented by Brett Westwood

17 min
03/10/2019

Geoff Sample's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

Geoff Sample hosts another omnibus edition of Tweet of the Week. This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes; Sand Martin - presented by Bill Oddie Variable Pitohui - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Collared Dove - presented by Sam West Red-necked Nightjar - presented by Chris Packham Whimbrel - presented by Sir David Attenborough

20 min
03/03/2019

Geoff Sample's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

Wildlife sound recordist Geoff Sample hosts this week's Tweet of the Week omnibus, where he reminisces on a love of Scotland, the bird he's currently fascinated with, and some interesting encounters he's had as a result of a life of sound recording. This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes; Red Grouse - presented by Brett Westwood Blackcap - presented by Sir David Attenborough Manx Shearwater - presented by Gary Moore Great Spotted Woodpecker - presented by Chris Baines Sulphur crested Cockatoo - presented by Liz Bonnin

20 min
02/24/2019

Dominic Couzens' Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

Dominic Couzens returns to share more stories from the natural world. In addition to previous Tweet of the Day episodes, we'll also hear why why he believes there's been such a rise in interest in natural history, the benefits such interests can bring, and the one bird-watching destination he still yearns to visit... This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes; Arabian Babbler - presented by Chris Packham Blackbird - presented by David Rothenberg Glossy Ibis - presented by Sir David Attenborough Lapwing - presented by Heather Bennett Bitten - presented by Kate Humble

16 min
02/17/2019

Dominic Couzens' Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

Natural historian and bird guide Dominic Couzens is this week's guest curator, and shares his insight into the importance of actually looking and watching birds instead of ticking them off of a list, and why he feels that bird watching can be a hobby for everyone. This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes; Stonechat - presented by Michaela Strachan Eider - presented by Samuel West Red-throated Diver - presented by Kate Humble Song Thrush - presented by Stephen Moss Woodlark - presented by Gary Moore

16 min

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A Little Vacation for Bird Lovers

06/09/2017

iolantherosa

This is a lovely podcast. 4 or 5 "ordinary" people every week tell a first-person narrative about a memorable encounter with a bird, sometimes funny, sometimes informative, often very moving. It is beautifully produced, with the song of the bird being discussed played in the background. It really transports you into the moment being described. Coming in at under 10 minutes per episode, it's like a little birding vacation every week.