 Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa). Taken at Aston, Oxon., on April 25th 2023. Taken at Aston, Oxon., on April 25th 2023. (1/1000th sec at f8. Click image for larger version. © David Hastings) Description L: 32 - 35 cm The Red-legged Partridge has a large white chin and throat patch, bordered with black. It has a greyish body with bold black flank stripes, a chestnut-sided tail, and red legs. The sexes are similar. This species is found in France and Spain; it has been introduced to Britain. It is mainly found in southern and eastern England, and eastern Scotland. It breeds mainly in lowland areas, selecting cultivated farmland with pasture, heathland, unworked sandy or stony terrain with low vegetation, and coastal meadows. It is a gregarious species and it often found in flocks. Birds are generally wary and run away quickly when disturbed. Sightings | 18-Apr-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 13-Mar-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) |
| | 07-Jun-2023 | : | Pewsey Downs NNR, Wilts | (1) | | 03-Jun-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 01-Jun-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 25-May-2023 | : | The Coombes, Wilts | (2) | | 13-May-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 12-May-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 11-May-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 25-Apr-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) |
| | 23-May-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 12-May-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 26-Mar-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) |
| | 17-Jul-2021 | : | Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon | (2) | | 09-Jun-2021 | : | Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon | (2) | | 12-May-2021 | : | Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon | (2) | | 02-May-2021 | : | Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon | (6) | | 30-Mar-2021 | : | Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon | (7) | | 01-Mar-2021 | : | East Hendred Down, Oxon | (12) |
| | 06-May-2020 | : | Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon | (4) | | 23-Apr-2020 | : | Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon | (3) |
| | 06-Jun-2019 | : | Stockbridge Down, Hants | (1) | | 19-Apr-2019 | : | Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon | (4) | | 18-Apr-2019 | : | Otmoor, Oxon | (2) | | 27-Feb-2019 | : | East Hendred Down, Oxon | (4) |
| | 12-Nov-2018 | : | Extremadura, Spain | (2) |
| | 13-Apr-2017 | : | Otmoor, Oxon | (1) |
| | 06-Nov-2016 | : | La Janda, Spain | (5) | | 25-Mar-2016 | : | Beckley, Oxon | (1) |
| | 10-May-2015 | : | Otmoor, Oxon | (2) | | 18-Apr-2015 | : | Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon | (3) |
| | 18-May-2014 | : | Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon | (3) | | 18-Apr-2014 | : | Aston Rowant NNR, Oxon | (2) | | 01-Mar-2014 | : | Thrupp Lane, Radley, Oxon | (3) | | 12-Jan-2014 | : | Thrupp Lane, Radley, Oxon | (7) |
| | 29-Dec-2013 | : | Thrupp Lane, Radley, Oxon | (7) | | 12-May-2013 | : | Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon | (4) | | 21-Apr-2013 | : | Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon | (1) | | 30-Mar-2013 | : | Thrupp Lane, Radley, Oxon | (2) | | 05-Jan-2013 | : | Thrupp Lane, Radley, Oxon | (3) |
| | 07-May-2012 | : | Aston Upthorpe Downs, Oxon | (2) | | 06-Apr-2012 | : | Otmoor, Oxon | (2) |
| | 17-Apr-2011 | : | Bryher, Isles of Scilly | (2) | | 16-Apr-2011 | : | Bryher, Isles of Scilly | (2) |
| | 31-May-2009 | : | Otmoor, Oxon | |
| | 18-May-2005 | : | Castro Verde, Portugal | |
| | 13-May-2004 | : | Porto Santo | |
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