Farming with Nature

February 5, 2024 0 Comment

Any club or individual wishing to establish a population of wild grey partridge in their area should read this booklet carefully. It sets out the scientifically proven way to establish & sustain a population of wild grey partridges.

2015 spring pair count of grey partridge shows an increase from 2014

April 2, 2015 0 Comment

This is welcome news – fingers crossed, we’re all hoping for a good breeding season for Irelands wild grey partridge

Irish Times – 28 Feb 2015 – Grey partridge conservation takes flight in Co Dublin

March 1, 2015 0 Comment

Irish Times Article on Saturday 28 of February 2015. The courtship song of the grey partridge is rather harsh, to human ears at least. But its kierr-ik dialogue used to […]

Wild Grey Partridges to take off in Northern Ireland

December 13, 2014 0 Comment

Twenty-nine wild grey partridges from the Republic of Ireland have been handed over to Northern Ireland to kick-start a project which aims to re-establish a wild population in the six-counties. […]

2014 proves to be the best year for wild grey partridge in Ireland

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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 […]

Grey Partridge Hatching begins

June 6, 2014 0 Comment

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 […]

Street Artist ATM rallies to support the grey partridge and other endangered birds.

March 28, 2014 0 Comment

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 […]

Team players strike a conservation success for grey partridge

November 6, 2013 0 Comment

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 […]

Recovery course for wild grey partridges

October 11, 2013 0 Comment

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 […]

A gain for greys in Yorkshire

October 3, 2013 0 Comment

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 […]