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Shag
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the seabird, the shag.
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs. David Attenborough presents the Shag. Perhaps the least vocal of all British birds they hiss and belch to warn off interlopers getting too close to their nest. They are seabirds and their name comes from the shaggy crest on the top of their head.
Last on
Tue 30 May 2023
05:58
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Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis)
Image courtesy of RSPB
Broadcasts
- Mon 20 May 2013 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 26 May 2013 08:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 9 Jun 2014 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 28 Apr 2016 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 27 Apr 2017 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 6 May 2021 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Tue 30 May 2023 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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