The grey partridge in Ireland has reached an historic high of just over 1,000 birds. This figure is the estimated population of Boora, Co Offaly, where the Trust supports the […]
The Trust has just started a radio tracking study to determine the factors that influence the survival of lapwing chicks to fledgling. Through this research we will explore the relative […]
A number of sightings of grey partridges with their chicks have been spotted in Boora. Broods ranging in number from 14 upwards: the pairs were seen feeding with their chicks […]
This is the earliest we’ve found a lapwing nest with a full clutch of 4 eggs – lets hope we get another good year for the grey partridge and breeding […]
Street Artist ATM rallies to support the grey partridge and other endangered birds. Paintings appear without warning in the unglamorous spots around the capital city of London – is Dublin […]
The Cranborne Estate in Dorset is the latest recipient of a prestigious conservation trophy awarded in recognition of the considerable efforts being made to boost one of our most threatened […]
Press Release: It’s poignant that not so very long ago, the wild grey partridge was a very common bird that flourished on arable farmland across the country. However, in the […]
Launch of the Species Action Plan (SAP) for Red Grouse at this years National Ploughing Championship in Ratheniska, Co Laois.
Issue date: Thursday 2 October 2013 Press Release A gain for greys in Yorkshire Leading research charity, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) is delighted to announce the winner […]
The wettest summer for 100 years in 2012 proved fatal for countless young partridge chicks but following a moratorium on shooting wild grey partridges last winter, the Game & Wildlife […]
