Grey Partridge at Bo Peep

Good to hear from Paul that there were two Grey Partridges up near Bo Peep this weekend (flushed by a Hen Harrier, which in most circumstances would be the more notable sighting).
They’re the closest Greys to Firle that I am aware of – the next closest are reports just North of Seaford, on Lewes [...]

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Grey Partridge in ‘not locally extinct’ shocker

Had a nice surprise yesterday while driving between Glyndebourne and Ringmer – a Grey Partridge flying out in front of the car.
This is the first I’ve seen in the local area. There are fairly recent reports for the Downs just north of Seaford, and for Lewes Brooks, but I was beginning to wonder if [...]

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Autumnal stuff

The best bit of the autumn, this. Migration action everywhere – Goldcrests and Chiffchaffs calling from many of the gardens (including the latter’s brief spells of song – an odd echo of spring, with pretty much only Robins bothering to hold territory at this time).
In Firle Park today a Wheatear darting through the sheep [...]

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