November 12, 2008

GREY PARTRIDGE

Grey Partridge: Rare (formerly common)

This one time regular breeding bird around Hainault Forest and Fairlop Plain had not been seen in the borough since 1990, until a covey were seen on Hainault Farm in 2008. Although subsequent attempts to relocate them have failed.

Latest Sightings:
  • 2nd October 2008 - A covey seen on the field east of Fairlop Waters

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