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Great Spotted Woodpecker

Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the great spotted woodpecker.

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

Brett Westwood presents the Great Spotted woodpecker. In spring Great Spotted Woodpeckers drum loudly with their bills against tree bark to advertise their territories. Unlike many of our woodland birds, which are declining, Great Spotted Woodpeckers have increased rapidly over the last few decades - up to 250% since the 1970's.

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Fri 22 Mar 2024 05:58

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  • Fri 13 Sep 2013 05:58
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  • Wed 17 Feb 2016 05:58
  • Mon 6 Feb 2017 05:58
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  • Mon 10 Sep 2018 05:58
  • Sun 24 Oct 2021 08:58
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