Tweet of the Day

If ever you feel uncertain about the world, writer Horatio Clare recommends heading to a pond to find a pair of great crested grebes. In spring, pairs perform a sequence of elaborate mirrored routines to establish and reinforce their bond, which Horatio describes as one of the great courtship dances of the world.
Produced by Sophie Anton for BBC Audio in Bristol.
This programme features audio from Xeno-Canto by Ulf Elman (XC1097495 - Great Crested Grebe).

Why the red grouse always scares the life out of broadcaster and musician Tom McKinney.
Produced by Sophie Anton for BBC Audio in Bristol.
This programme features audio from Xeno-Canto by Patrik Åberg and Simon Elliott (XC145653 and XC591863 - Lagopus lagopus scotica)

Author Jasmine Donahaye observes a winter flock of female chaffinches.
Produced by Sophie Anton for BBC Audio in Bristol.

RSPB President and NHS GP Dr Amir Khan has made his garden a haven for birds, with feeders and nest boxes. The sparrowhawk is among his garden visitors, a bird of prey which he describes a complicated relationship with.
Produced by Sophie Anton for BBC Audio in Bristol.
This programme features audio from Xeno-Canto by Regina Eidner (Eurasian Sparrowhawk - XC818384).

Nature writer Sophie Pavelle has been searching for the merlin, but is yet to see one.
Produced by Sophie Anton for BBC Audio in Bristol.