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Storm Petrel

David Attenborough presents the storm petrel.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs. David Attenborough presents the European Storm Petrel. The storm petrels as a group are the smallest seabirds in the world and called "Jesus Christ birds" because they give the appearance they can walk on water as they flutter over the sea surface dangling their legs whilst looking for food.

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Thu 30 Nov 2023 05:58

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Storm Petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus)

Image courtesy of RSPB

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  • Wed 29 May 2013 05:58
  • Wed 13 May 2015 05:58
  • Sun 17 May 2015 08:58
  • Tue 2 Jun 2020 05:58
  • Fri 25 Jun 2021 05:58
  • Thu 18 May 2023 05:58
  • Thu 30 Nov 2023 05:58

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