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Hugh Thomson on the Woodpigeon
Writer Hugh Thomson discusses his love of the wood pigeon song in an English woodland.
Tara Robinson on the Oystercatcher
For Tara Robinson the sound of oystercatchers recalls her father taking her to Loch Fleet.
Tara Robinson on the Barn Owl
Tara Robinson describes an unexpected barn owl encounter in her own back garden.
Tara Robinson on the Common Tern
Tara Robinson on the common tern and her grandfather's passion for birdwatching.
Samuel West on the red-eyed vireo
Actor Samuel West remembers one of his proudest birdwatching moments for Tweet of the Day.
Samuel West on the Capercaille
Samuel West describes the snooker ball and champagne cork sounds of the capercaillie.
Samuel West on the Collared Dove
Samuel West laments how the beautiful collared dove has a call like a bored footie fan.
Samuel West on the Grey Heron
Actor Samuel West recalls how a riddle in Hamlet was unpicked on a bird-watching trip.
Samuel West on the Nightingale
Actor Samuel West describes gathering with his family at dusk to listen for nightingales.
Amy Liptrot on the Greylag Goose
Orcadian writer Amy Liptrot on the greylag goose, which is widespread on the islands.
