Kestrel
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the kestrel.
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs. Steve Backshall presents the kestrel.
The kestrel is widely distributed throughout the UK and, when hovering, is our most recognisable bird of prey. Their chestnut back and wings, and habit of holding themselves stationary in mid-air, are a unique combination; small wonder that an old name for kestrels is windhover.
Produced by Brett Westwood and Sarah Blunt
Last on
Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
Broadcasts
- Mon 29 Jul 2013 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 4 Aug 2013 08:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 31 Mar 2016 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 30 Mar 2017 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 29 Nov 2018 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 10 Nov 2019 08:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 17 Feb 2022 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Wed 13 Mar 2024 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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