Robin
David Attenborough presents a seasonal reflection of the robin.
An episode of the Tweet of the Day podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "Robin" was published on December 25, 2013 and runs 1 minutes.
December 25, 2013 ·1m · Tweet of the Day
Summary
David Attenborough presents the robin. Christmas cards became popular around 1860 and robins often featured, carrying letters in their beaks or lifting door-knockers and were often referred to as the 'little postmen'. Until 1861, postmen wore red coats and were nick-named redbreasts or Robins, so the association between a familiar winter bird and the person who brought Christmas greetings was irresistible.Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.
Episode Description
David Attenborough presents the robin. Christmas cards became popular around 1860 and robins often featured, carrying letters in their beaks or lifting door-knockers and were often referred to as the 'little postmen'. Until 1861, postmen wore red coats and were nick-named redbreasts or Robins, so the association between a familiar winter bird and the person who brought Christmas greetings was irresistible.
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.