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Tweet Take 5 : Great Spotted Woodpecker

An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the great spotted woodpecker with Chris Packham, Brett Westwood and Chris Baines.

It was only in the 1930's that it was finally proved that great spotted woodpeckers use their bill to provide that familiar drumming sound in woodlands during late winter and early spring. These birds are one of conservation success stories as their population is increasing even in urban landscapes, as we'll hear in this extended version of the series featuring Chris Packham, naturalist Brett Westwood and Professor Chris Baines.

Producer : Andrew Dawes for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Audio in Bristol

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5 minutes

Last on

Mon 5 Apr 2021 02:10
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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  • Sun 31 Jan 2021 10:54
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sun 4 Apr 2021 14:10
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  • Mon 5 Apr 2021 02:10
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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