A beginner's guide to birdsong

A beginner's guide to birdsong

Can you tell your blackbirds from your blue tits? Do you know the difference between a collared dove and a wood pigeon? This week, Jackie is here to help you improve your understanding of British birdsong.

Alongside naturalist and influencer Lucy Lapwing, Jackie explores the sounds of Greenbank Garden in Glasgow. Discover some top tips for memorising which calls come from which bird, and get Lucy’s advice for expanding your knowledge as the dawn chorus ramps up once again.

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Life on Canna: part two

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Life on Canna: part one

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Into the hills: 25 years of the Footpath Fund

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A beginner's guide to the real Macbeth

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