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Grey Partridge
(Perdix perdix)
Habitat
Unimproved Grassland
Grey Partridge on the Greatham Site
Grey Partridge breed on site and are fairly common residents. This
is due to the vast amount of unimproved grassland on site, which
gives Grey partridge nesting sites and cover from predators. As Grey
Partridge are nervous and wary birds, this cover is important for
breeding success. Grey partridge are both Local and UK BAP species,
and also Red Data Book Species. They are of important conservation
concern on the site, especially as they breed.
Status in UK and Europe
Numbers have been declining for at least 40 years in the UK. Grey Partridge
are widespread in Europe. The estimated UK population is 150,000
pairs.
Local Status
Fairly common resident. The breeding population is estimated at about
700-800 pairs but there has been a recent dramatic reduction.
Objectives for Grey Partridge on the Greatham Site
- Maintain current level of breeding success on site.
- Try to increase
numbers and breeding success of Grey partridge on site.
Management Plan for Grey partridge on the Greatham Site
- Continue monitoring of the breeding and over-wintering populations
of Grey partridge on site.
- Attempt to promote an
increase in the population by correct management of existing habitats.
Grey partridge prefer high, dense unimproved
grassland and boundary features such as hedgerows.
- Minimise disturbance to the unimproved grassland on site between
April and August, in order to increase breeding success.
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