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Great Skua

The Great Skua - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.

Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Great Skua. Great skuas are often known as bonxies - their local name in Shetland where most of the UK's population breeds. Almost two thirds of the world's great skuas nest here or on Orkney.

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Tue 24 Oct 2023 05:58

Great Skua (Catharacta skua)

Image courtesy of Mark Sisson (rspb-images.com)聽

Broadcasts

  • Mon 17 Jun 2013 05:58
  • Sun 23 Jun 2013 08:58
  • Mon 16 Jun 2014 05:58
  • Mon 1 Aug 2016 05:58
  • Sun 7 Aug 2016 08:58
  • Wed 8 Apr 2020 05:58
  • Mon 13 Jun 2022 05:58
  • Tue 24 Oct 2023 05:58

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