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Pigeons and Pheasants - The Red-legged Partridge

First seen on Monday 23rd October 2023 at Cragside

There are two species of Partridge in the UK, the Grey Partridge, which is our native species and the Red-legged Partridge, which was introduced for hunting. Red-legged Partridges can be identified by their distinctive plumage, with striking black, brown and white strips on their wings and neck. As well as red legs they have a bright red beak and eyes. This one was up near Nelly Moss Lake, on the Carriage Drive - taken through the car windscreen, hence the blurry photo!