Overview

• Maryam Moshiri opened her July 7 broadcast by declaring she had been told not to do a peacock impression before mimicking the bird’s loud squawk live on air.
• The spontaneous demonstration prefaced a report on a disruptive Wiltshire peacock notorious for its raucous calls and garden damage.
• A clip of her impromptu squawk has gone viral on social media as viewers praised her irreverent humour and spontaneity.
• Moshiri responded on X by joking that she is still waiting for a call to host her own birdwatching show.
• The BBC has publicly backed her personality-driven approach as audiences continue to embrace her blend of straight news delivery and playful stunts.