Michael Malay on the Magpie
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
A common sight throughout much of the UK, magpies are the subject of many myths and legends - including the famous nursery rhyme, 鈥淥ne for sorrow, two for joy鈥�. As the words of the rhyme suggests, these social corvids will often gather in groups, making their presence known with noisy, chattering calls.
Nature writer Michael Malay often sees magpies in the woods near his home in the city of Bristol. Out for a walk one evening, Michael comes across a group of them perched in a stand of ash trees, making a lot of noise, and wonders what they might be 'talking' about.
Presented by Michael Malay and produced by Jo Peacey. A 蜜芽传媒 Audio Bristol production.
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