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Rock Pipit

Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the rock pipit.

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

Michaela Strachan presents the rock pipit. The sight of a greyish bird no bigger than a sparrow, at home on the highest cliffs and feeding within reach of breaking waves can come as a surprise. In spring and early summer, the male Pipits become wonderful extroverts and perform to attract a female, during which they sing loudly to compete with the sea-wash.

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2 minutes

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Wed 1 Feb 2023 05:58

Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus)

Image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)

Broadcasts

  • Wed 14 Aug 2013 05:58
  • Wed 23 Jul 2014 05:58
  • Sun 27 Jul 2014 08:58
  • Thu 14 Apr 2016 05:58
  • Tue 25 Apr 2017 05:58
  • Thu 28 Jun 2018 05:58
  • Fri 30 Aug 2019 05:58
  • Wed 26 Aug 2020 05:58
  • Wed 1 Feb 2023 05:58

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