Kestrel
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the kestrel.
An episode of the Tweet of the Day podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "Kestrel" was published on July 29, 2013 and runs 1 minutes.
July 29, 2013 ·1m · Tweet of the Day
Summary
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs. Steve Backshall presents the kestrel.The kestrel is widely distributed throughout the UK and, when hovering, is our most recognisable bird of prey. Their chestnut back and wings, and habit of holding themselves stationary in mid-air, are a unique combination; small wonder that an old name for kestrels is windhover.Produced by Brett Westwood and Sarah Blunt
Episode Description
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs. Steve Backshall presents the kestrel.
The kestrel is widely distributed throughout the UK and, when hovering, is our most recognisable bird of prey. Their chestnut back and wings, and habit of holding themselves stationary in mid-air, are a unique combination; small wonder that an old name for kestrels is windhover.
Produced by Brett Westwood and Sarah Blunt