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Polly Atkin on the Grey Wagtail

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Apr 12, 20261:34Science & Medicine

Non-fiction writer Polly Atkin tells the story of a magical moment when a grey wagtail joined her swimming by a waterfall in a tree-lined gorge. Produced by Sophie Anton for BBC Audio in Bristol. Featuring audio recorded...

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Polly Atkin on the Grey Wagtail is an episode from Tweet of the Day by BBC. Non-fiction writer Polly Atkin tells the story of a magical moment when a grey wagtail joined her swimming by a waterfall in a tree-lined gorge. Produced by Sophie...

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Published Apr 12, 2026, 1:34 long, audio available.

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