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Weekly podcast in which five stories of birds and birdsong are told by the people inspired by them.... more
FAQs about Tweet of the Week:How many episodes does Tweet of the Week have?The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.
April 06, 2019Satish Kumar 2In his second edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds and all of nature are part of the world that we are all part of. Satish's thoughts that we should aim to live with an elegant simplicity and within this we should embrace time, not as our enemy and making us stressed in the modern world, but as an asset. Take time to walk, as walking is the best way to be out in and enjoy everything nature has to offer. This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.Ring Ouzel - presented by Bill OddieGreater Hill Mynah - presented by Sir David AttenboroughGoosander - presented by Kate HumbleMerlin - presented by Chris PackhamCommon Tern - presented by Machaela Strachan...more26minPlay
March 31, 2019Satish Kumar 1In his first edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds are symbols of free spirits and a pure consciousness, how humans can never view themselves as being superior to nature, and why he believes nature is capable of imagination and memories.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.Common Indian Cuckoo - presented by Chris PackhamGrasshopper Warbler - presented by Kate HumblePied Flycatcher - presented by Sir David AttenboroughKingfisher - presented by Steve BackshallNorthern Cardinal - presented by Michael Palin CBE...more20minPlay
March 24, 2019Gillian Clarke 2Poet Gillian Clarke shares her encounter with a heron on the M4, her feelings on the next generation's disconnect from the natural world, and the enduring relationship between the Welsh language poets and the natural world.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.King Eider - presented by Miranda KrestovnikoffGuillemot - presented by David AttenboroughPink-footed Goose - presented by Kathy HindeGarden Warbler - presented by Penny AndersonRobin - presented by David Rothenberg...more18minPlay
March 17, 2019Gillian Clarke 1Gillian Clarke, former National Poet of Wales, presents a selection of her favourite Tweet of the Day episodes, and talks of her fondness for kites, her tree planting initiative, and the unique relationship between the sounds of birdwatching and her poetry.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.Fulmar - presented by Kate HumbleBudgerigar - presented by Michael Palin CBECommon Gull - presented by Michaela StrachanGolden Plover - presented by Andy ClementsGreat Shearwater - presented by Brett Westwood...more17minPlay
March 10, 2019Geoff Sample 2Geoff Sample hosts another omnibus edition of Tweet of the Week.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.Sand Martin - presented by Bill OddieVariable Pitohui - presented by Miranda KrestovnikoffCollared Dove - presented by Sam WestRed-necked Nightjar - presented by Chris PackhamWhimbrel - presented by Sir David Attenborough...more21minPlay
March 03, 2019Geoff Sample 1Wildlife sound recordist Geoff Sample hosts this week's Tweet of the Week omnibus, where he reminisces on a love of Scotland, the bird he's currently fascinated with, and some interesting encounters he's had as a result of a life of sound recording.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.Red Grouse - presented by Brett WestwoodBlackcap - presented by Sir David AttenboroughManx Shearwater - presented by Gary Moore Great Spotted Woodpecker - presented by Chris BainesSulphur crested Cockatoo - presented by Liz Bonnin...more20minPlay
February 24, 2019Dominic Couzens 2Dominic Couzens returns to share more stories from the natural world. In addition to previous Tweet of the Day episodes, we'll also hear why why he believes there's been such a rise in interest in natural history, the benefits such interests can bring, and the one bird-watching destination he still yearns to visit...This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.Arabian Babbler - presented by Chris PackhamBlackbird - presented by David Rothenberg Glossy Ibis - presented by Sir David AttenboroughLapwing - presented by Heather Bennett Bitten - presented by Kate Humble...more16minPlay
February 17, 2019Dominic Couzens 1Natural historian and bird guide Dominic Couzens is this week's guest curator, and shares his insight into the importance of actually looking and watching birds instead of ticking them off of a list, and why he feels that bird watching can be a hobby for everyone.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.Stonechat - presented by Michaela StrachanEider - presented by Samuel WestRed-throated Diver - presented by Kate HumbleSong Thrush - presented by Stephen MossWoodlark - presented by Gary Moore...more16minPlay
February 10, 2019Trudie Goodwin 2Actress Trudie Goodwin presents her final collection of archive Tweet of the Day episodes, where she recalls the joy of receiving her copy of the Collins Book of British Birds as a child, what essential bird-watching item she always take abroad and an entertaining event involving Bill Bailey and a barn owl...This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.Melodious Warbler - presented by Brett WestwoodResplendent Quetzal - presented by Miranda KrestovnikoffBlue Bird of Paradise - presented by Sir David AttenboroughGreat Crested Grebe - presented by Stephen MossLong-eared Owl - presented by John Aitchison...more17minPlay
February 03, 2019Trudie Goodwin 1Actress Trudie Goodwin compiles her first edition of Tweet of the Week, and reminisces about Carib grackles in the Caribbean, Kestrels above Battersea Power Station, and some pointers about where the best place to bird watch is...This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes.Bar-tailed Godwit - presented by Martin Hughes-GamesFirecrest - presented by Chris WatsonAustralian Magpie - presented by Sir David AttenboroughJackdaw - presented by Martin Hughes-GamesWoodcock - presented by Kate Humble...more19minPlay
FAQs about Tweet of the Week:How many episodes does Tweet of the Week have?The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.