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Short-Eared Owl

Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the short-eared owl.

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

Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Short-eared Owl. Short-eared owls, one of our most spectacular birds of prey, are nomads, roaming over vast areas of open countryside and breeding where they find their favourite habitat of moorland or long grass.

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Wed 4 Oct 2023 05:58
BBC Radio 4

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Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus)

Image courtesy of Steve Knell (rspb-images.com)

Broadcasts

  • Wed 16 Oct 2013 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 17 Jun 2015 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 21 Jun 2015 08:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 4 Nov 2016 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 18 Jan 2017 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 14 Mar 2022 05:58
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 4 Oct 2023 05:58
    BBC Radio 4

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