About this episode

This episode features the song of the firecrest, Britain's smallest bird, amidst a relaxing countryside walk.

A gentle walk at this time of year can suddenly throw up a surprise. A firecrest! The thin, accelerating song of Britain's smallest bird pipes among the robins, wood pigeons and blackbirds. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewhere beautiful, wherever you happen to be. Recorded by Fergus Collins and introduced by Hannah Tribe. Image by GettyEmail the Plodcast team – and send your sound recordings of the countryside – to: theplodcast@countryfile.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Hannah Tribe, Fergus Collins

Topics covered

• nature
• birds
• spring
• countryside
• relaxation

Keywords

• firecrest
• smallest bird
• spring song
• countryside
• nature sounds

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Countryfile Magazine

Places: Britain

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