Top Tweets for #12birdsofChristmas
Last but not least in our #12birdsofChristmas countdown is the dark-bellied brent goose! 10% of the global population spend the winter on the Solent - you may have seen them chattering together in noisy flocks. Discover the Solent's star goose: https://t.co/wgsQKgLGCr
Number 11 in our #12birdsofChristmas countdown is the curlew, a chunky wader that joins us from Scandinavia and Russia to take advantage of the Solent's rich coastal habitats. Find out more about the Solent's curlews and listen to their unique call: https://t.co/9i9oA8SEsl
The next in our #12birdsofChristmas festive count is the iridescent lapwing - often known as the peewit due to the piercing sound they make when they call ๐ถ Find out more: https://t.co/3jLevSLisi
In today's #12birdsofChristmas, weโre celebrating the much-loved denizen of the Solent: the oystercatcher. Despite its name, oystercatcher mainly hunt for bivalves such as cockles and mussels ๐
Find out more about this splendid bird: https://t.co/w1idACHGTu
Sixth in our #12birdsofChristmas festive list is the redshank, sometimes known as the warden of the marshes due to their noisy calls that warn all other marsh dwellers of the impending approach of trouble: https://t.co/DcntTMqieY
Greenshank are the 5th in our festive #12BirdsofChristmas countdown โ๏ธ
They're less common than redshank with fewer than 1,000 greenshank in the UK over the winter, compared with more than 100,000 of their red-limbed cousins.
Find out more: https://t.co/OZU7P4r6kD
4th in our festive #12BirdsofChristmas countdown is the turnstone โ๏ธ seen in this video filmed by Ranger Tony, nosing over bundles of seaweed as it searches for something tasty to eat.
Find out more: https://t.co/ahewuHPyK7
โ
Weโre starting our #12birdsofChristmas countdown with sanderling which arrive on the Solent for the winter from Siberia & Greenland.
They scamper about on the waterโs edge, sprinting backwards and forwards as the waves roll in and out. Find out more: https://t.co/4YPQDKrUbU
Though #snipes donโt normally like to call attention to themselves, they know the way to a ladyโs heart is through some sick beats. That is why they take to the skies and drum out an impressive courtship display using their outer tail feathers. #12BirdsOfChristmas #Christmas2021
No prizes for guessing which bird is number 1 in our #12BirdsofChristmas festive countdown ๐ What else could it be but our wonderful dark-bellied brent geese? Find out more: https://t.co/wgsQKgLGCr
Turnstone are the penultimate bird of our #12birdsofChristmas countdown - youโll see them heaving over pebbles or, as in the case of the busy foragers in this clip, upending seaweed to find food ๐ Find out more about these migratory birds: https://t.co/ahewuHPyK7
We're down to our last 3 birds in our #12birdsofChristmas countdown and today it's the little egret, one of the easiest birds to identify due to its dazzling white plumage. Find out more - including its vital role in the formation of the RSPB: https://t.co/L9rrtXyGEt
The mute #swan is a symbol of grace, #beauty and elegance. It is a majestic #bird that is best distinguished from others by the way it holds its long, beautiful neck in a characteristic S shape. #12BirdsOfChristmas #ChristmasCountdown #Christmas2021
Before people knew about #bird migration, they were sometimes shocked to discover that certain #birds would disappear completely for a period of time; or that other birds would appear in their hometown before leaving again soon after. #12BirdsOfChristmas #BirdTwitter
It's the last few in our #12birdsofChristmas festive countdown, and this time it's the oystercatcher, easy to recognise with their stunning black & white plumage, and a bright orange-red beak to rival the carrot noses of any snowman โ Find out more: https://t.co/w1idACHGTu
Back in the 1700s, being called a #goldfinch was a big deal, as it meant that you qualified as a very wealthy person! Back then, they were, however, called #goldspinks. People associated them with #gold and #wealth because of their regal plumage. #12BirdsOfChristmas
Still time to catch your Christmas bird! 12 Birds of Christmas card set available exclusively in store.
https://t.co/3skh9jcsxB
#Christmasgifts #Christmas2021 #christmascards #12DaysofChristmas #12BirdsofChristmas #birds #BirdsSeenIn2021 #birdwatching
Weโre at no.5 in our #12birdsofChristmas festive countdown and itโs the turn of the sanderling who fly 1000s of miles to spend the winter on the Solent coast from Siberian artic and Greenland. To learn more about this little wader, visit our website https://t.co/4YPQDKrUbU
Speaking of calling, this is what they sound like: https://t.co/JO4hrc8sHG
Did you know we are also counting down to #Christmas through #gifts? Yep, and you can download them on our #blog, easy-peasy: https://t.co/NdLRPJUpOz #12BirdsOfChristmas
On the third day of Christmas, my bird friend IDโed for me, three Ruffed Grouse, two Mourning Doves, and a Gray Partridge in a pear tree. #12BirdsofChristmas
Last Seen Hashtags on Sotwe
ๅๆก้บปๅฆ
เธเธฒเธฃเธฒเธเนเธฒเนเธขเนเธ
Seen from Thailand
momson() +filter:native_video
Seen from Austria
็ๅฅณ
Seen from United States
thirdquartertakeover
Seen from United States
au_projectshadow
Seen from Brazil
nolimit()**************************
Seen from Indonesia
เธเธฒเธเธเธฒเธเธเนเธฒเธ
Seen from Thailand
maspalomaspride
Seen from Germany
omegle
Seen from United States
Most Popular Users
Elon Musk 
@elonmusk
240.8M followers
Barack Obama
@barackobama
119.2M followers
Donald J. Trump
@realdonaldtrump
111.7M followers
Cristiano Ronaldo
@cristiano
111.2M followers
Narendra Modi
@narendramodi
107M followers
Rihanna
@rihanna
97.8M followers
NASA
@nasa
92.2M followers
Justin Bieber
@justinbieber
91M followers
KATY PERRY
@katyperry
87.9M followers
Taylor Swift
@taylorswift13
81.8M followers
Lady Gaga
@ladygaga
73.3M followers
Virat Kohli
@imvkohli
70.4M followers
Kim Kardashian
@kimkardashian
69.9M followers
YouTube
@youtube
68.7M followers
Bill Gates
@billgates
64.1M followers
Neymar Jr
@neymarjr
63.2M followers
The Ellen Show
@theellenshow
62.4M followers
CNN
@cnn
61.9M followers
Selena Gomez
@selenagomez
61M followers
X
@x
60.8M followers