Red-legged partridge - NOT amateur radio

It is now some years since I last saw one of these birds in our garden. They were introduced many years ago and can be quite tame. At one time they were a common visitor here. Perhaps somebody is regularly feeding them!

Red-legged partridges - NOT amateur radio

Only a few days ago I was saying how we had seen none of these for a while. This evening, one appeared in our front drive and then perched on the bird table in the back!  

I heard it first. It is probably after a mate!

Red-legged partridge - NOT amateur radio

These birds are becoming quite common. It is not unusual to see 2 or 3 in our garden. They were introduced (I think) in the 1800s and are now more common than the common partridge. They are handsome birds that can become very tame.

Red-legged partridge - NOT amateur radio

These handsome birds were introduced into the UK from continental Europe. They can become quite tame. We see them in our garden quite often. Quite often a number are seen together. I think they are after an easy meal!

See https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/red-legged-partridge/

Red-legged partridge - NOT amateur radio

After several months without seeing any, these handsome birds have returned to our Close. Earlier this week one nearly fed from my hand, coming about 25cms (1 foot) from my hand, curious.