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Why do birds eat rocks?

November 12, 2026 · 29 min

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Why do geese fly in V formation? Why do leaves change colour in autumn? And why do birds eat rocks?

Join Chris Packham, Kyle Thomas and Megan McCubbin for Naturewatch as they answer intriguing questions about our British wildlife.

This episode is followed by an exclusive bonus episode on BBC Sounds. Naturewatch: Down the Rabbit Hole.

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