Tweet of the Week

Apr 06 2019 99 ep. 3.5k
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Weekly podcast in which five stories of birds and birdsong are told by the people inspired by them.

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Satish Kumar's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

Apr 06 2019 25 mins  
In his second edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds and all of nature are part of the world that we are all part of. Satish's thoughts that we should aim to live with an elegant simplicity and within this we should embrace time, not as our enemy and making us stressed in the modern world, but as an assett. Take time to

Satish Kumar's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

Mar 31 2019 19 mins  
In his first edition of Tweet of the Week, peace and environmental activist Satish Kumar shares how he views birds are symbols of free spirits and a pure consciousness, how humans can never view themselves as being superior to nature, and why he believes nature is capable of imagination and memories.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;Common Indian Cuckoo

Gillian Clarke's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

Mar 24 2019 17 mins  
Poet Gillian Clarke shares her encounter with a heron on the M4, her feelings on the next generation's disconnect from the natural world, and the enduring relationship between the Welsh language poets and the natural world.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;King Eider - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Guillemot - presented by David Attenborough Pink-fo

Gillian Clarke's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

Mar 17 2019 16 mins  
Gillian Clarke, former National Poet of Wales, presents a selection of her favourite Tweet of the Day episodes, and talks of her fondness for kites, her tree planting initiative, and the unique relationship between the sounds of birdwatching and her poetry.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;Fulmar - presented by Kate Humble Budgerigar - presented by Micha

Geoff Sample's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

Mar 10 2019 20 mins  
Geoff Sample hosts another omnibus edition of Tweet of the Week.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;Sand Martin - presented by Bill Oddie Variable Pitohui - presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff Collared Dove - presented by Sam West Red-necked Nightjar - presented by Chris Packham Whimbrel - presented by Sir David Attenborough

Geoff Sample's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

Mar 03 2019 19 mins  
Wildlife sound recordist Geoff Sample hosts this week's Tweet of the Week omnibus, where he reminisces on a love of Scotland, the bird he's currently fascinated with, and some interesting encounters he's had as a result of a life of sound recording.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;Red Grouse - presented by Brett Westwood Blackcap - presented by Sir Davi

Dominic Couzens' Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

Feb 24 2019 15 mins  
Dominic Couzens returns to share more stories from the natural world. In addition to previous Tweet of the Day episodes, we'll also hear why why he believes there's been such a rise in interest in natural history, the benefits such interests can bring, and the one bird-watching destination he still yearns to visit...This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;Arab

Dominic Couzens' Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

Feb 17 2019 16 mins  
Natural historian and bird guide Dominic Couzens is this week's guest curator, and shares his insight into the importance of actually looking and watching birds instead of ticking them off of a list, and why he feels that bird watching can be a hobby for everyone.This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;Stonechat - presented by Michaela Strachan Eider - present

Trudie Goodwin's Tweet of the Week, Pt 2

Feb 10 2019 16 mins  
Actress Trudie Goodwin presents her final collection of archive Tweet of the Day episodes, where she recalls the joy of receiving her copy of the Collins Book of British Birds as a child, what essential bird-watching item she always take abroad and an entertaining event involving Bill Bailey and a barn owl...This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;Melodious Wa

Trudie Goodwin's Tweet of the Week, Pt 1

Feb 03 2019 18 mins  
Actress Trudie Goodwin compiles her first edition of Tweet of the Week, and reminisces about Carib grackles in the Caribbean, Kestrels above Battersea Power Station, and some pointers about where the best place to bird watch is...This omnibus edition contains the following repeated episodes;Bar-tailed Godwit - presented by Martin Hughes-Games Firecrest - presented by Chris Watson A