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Canada Goose
John Aitchison presents the Canada goose.
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.
John Aitchison tells the story of the Canada goose. These large black-necked geese with white cheeks and chinstraps are native to Canada and the USA. The first reference to them in the UK is in 1665 when English diarist, John Evelyn, records that they were in the waterfowl collection of King Charles II at St. James' Park in London.
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Mon 31 Oct 2022
05:58
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
Webpage image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)
Broadcasts
- Mon 17 Feb 2014 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 23 Feb 2014 08:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 30 Mar 2015 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Wed 15 Jun 2016 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Fri 16 Oct 2020 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 31 Oct 2022 05:58Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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