Jack Baddams on the Siskin
Ornithologist Jack Baddams on why March is 'siskin season' for his fellow bird ringers.
An episode of the Tweet of the Day podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "Jack Baddams on the Siskin" was published on March 29, 2026 and runs 1 minutes.
March 29, 2026 ·1m · Tweet of the Day
Summary
For ornithologist and wildlife researcher for BBC's Springwatch, Jack Baddams, March is 'siskin season'. As a licenced bird ringer, he puts ID rings on wild birds so we can learn more about their lives. One of Jack's favourite bird encounters while ringing was during a bird ringing demonstration for the public. The crowd was fascinated by a female siskin with its delicate citrus green and yellow plumage, but then she became even more amazing when they discovered she was already wearing a ring of Swedish origin. Produced by Sophie Anton for BBC Audio in Bristol.This programme features audio from Xeno-Canto recorded by Simon Elliott (Eurasian Siskin - XC594919).
Episode Description
For ornithologist and wildlife researcher for BBC's Springwatch, Jack Baddams, March is 'siskin season'. As a licenced bird ringer, he puts ID rings on wild birds so we can learn more about their lives. One of Jack's favourite bird encounters while ringing was during a bird ringing demonstration for the public. The crowd was fascinated by a female siskin with its delicate citrus green and yellow plumage, but then she became even more amazing when they discovered she was already wearing a ring of Swedish origin.
Produced by Sophie Anton for BBC Audio in Bristol.
This programme features audio from Xeno-Canto recorded by Simon Elliott (Eurasian Siskin - XC594919).