Tweet of the Day - Anita Sethi on the House Sparrow
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As a child growing up in Manchester, nature writer Anita Sethi used to dream of becoming a bird and flying away to the hills and moors beyond the city. Always on the lookout for signs of nature thriving in urban parks and streets, one of her favourite birds to spot was the noisy and sociable house sparrow.
With greyish-brown plumage and a loud, chattering song, house sparrows aren't particularly flashy or exciting birds to many people, but they are highly resourceful and adaptable creatures and have made the city their home. Sadly, their numbers are in decline in many parts of the UK, but they still remain one of Manchester's most populous birds.
Presented by Anita Sethi and produced by Jo Peacey. A BBC Audio Bristol production.
Published on Sunday, 21st June 2026.
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