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Bird Library
Red Legged Partridge
Alectoris Rufa
The Red Legged Partridge was initially brought over from France hence being known as the French Partridge. This bird has now out numbered our own Grey Partridge. When groups of partridge are seen together it is mainly the Grey Partridge that out number the Red Legged Partridge.
Redwing
Turdus Iliacus
The smallest of the UK’s true thrushes, they are winter visitors to most parts of the UK only visiting between November and April. They enjoy roaming across the open countryside.
Reed Bunting
Emberiza Schoeniculus
The Reed Bunting has suffered a serious decline in the last few decades due to intensive agriculture and lack of wetland habitat. This bird is small sparrow sized and similar in looks with the male having a black head white collar and drooping moustache.
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Robin
Erithacus Rubecula
These brightly coloured small birds commonly found in many gardens and are one of Britain’s favourite birds. The robin will take the juicy insects and worms as quickly as they appear. They are territorial and very aggressive in nature and have a ferocious appetite. Their brightly coloured red breast is their most attractive feature and for this reason the robin is seen on Christmas cards.
Siskin
Carduelis spinus
The Siskin has spread its range considerably in the last few decades. Once seen only in the conifer plantations of Scotland, this agile finch has become a frequent visitor to winter gardens where they enjoy catkins. Their chattering call can be heard when in groups and the song is a high trill descending to a low buzz.
