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The natural history of the Grey partridge series
02 March 2022
There are currently 10,989 known bird species ensuring that our world is a rich and beautiful place1. By far the most common relationship among them seems t…
Read moreSuccesvol bijvoeren voor patrijzen: hoe en waarom
02 March 2022In moderne landbouwgebieden is er vaak een gebrek aan voedsel in de late winter en vroege lente (hongerkloof) voor patrijzen en andere akkervogels.
Read moreSuccessful winter feeding of partridges: how and why?
18 February 2022In modern agricultural landscapes there is often a shortage of seed-food in late winter and early spring for partridges and other farmland songbirds.
Read moreWinter Feeding Vlog
01 February 2022Winter feeding is a key measure for improving the winter survival of farmland birds. This consists of supplementing natural food with grain over the winter months to ensure our partridges don't go hun…
Read moreGive farmers the ecological advice they need and want!
03 December 2021Agri-environment schemes (AES) are mechanisms which provide financial support to farmers in exchange for wildlife-friendly management practices. They are publicly funded and consume not insignificant …
Read moreThe trials and tribulations of undertaking bird surveys as a student
24 November 2021Is it a kite? Is it a buzzard? Oh no, wait, it’s a pigeon!
Read moreFarm Walk at Balgonie, Fife
11 November 2021There’s a lot of attention on farmers and farming at present. With the joint perils of the climate and biodiversity crises, many are looking to the farming sector to make changes that will help avert …
Read morePARTRIDGE going global ahead of COP26
04 November 2021The making of an interview for a global TV Channel
Read moreHopes for Scottish grey partridges following sunny summer
10 September 2021As we reported recently, the partridge breeding season in much of England has been marked by a very dry spring followed by a wet summer, with thunderstorms being frequently experienced. For Scotland,…
Read moreBreeding Bird Survey - A day in the field
12 August 2021It’s a freezing cold Tuesday morning when I exit the house at 5.30 am and there’s a thin layer of moisture on my car window. It’s mid-May, and the weather has been uncharacteristically cold for a coup…
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