Tweet Take 5: Eider
An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the sea duck, the eider, with Samuel West, Ruth Cromie and Chris Watson.
The eider duck was one of the first species to be given protection. In the seventh Century St Cuthbert decreed they needed protecting, and to this day in the north east of England these hardy sea ducks are known as Cuddy Ducks. It is from these ducks that we get the soft feathers which make eiderdowns. It is their call and appearance though which appeals to actor Samuel West in this extended version of the series. Also featured is ecologist Ruth Cromie and wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson.
Produced for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Audio in Bristol by Andrew Dawes
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