02/06/2026
Today I managed to get my phone out of my pocket in time to capture the pure bravado of grey partridges who have chicks. When I went into their pen they appeared out of the grass in full defensive mode, hitting my boots and fluttering all around me. By the time I got my phone out and hit record they'd calmed down a bit but were still giving me clear indications that I should bu**er off quick. I haven't seen their chicks yet but I'll put some chick crumb and mealworms in the pen and I'm sure I'll see them sooner rather than later.