Farmer Colin Chappell spots record-breaking covey of 26 grey partridges in Lincolnshire
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Farmer Colin Chappell spots record-breaking covey of 26 grey partridges in Lincolnshire

21 Sep 2026 · Originally published 21 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: Country diary: The biggest burst of partridges I’ve seen on the farm. We must be doing something ri…
Farmer Colin Chappell has recorded a group of 26 grey partridges on his land in Brigg, the largest number he has seen in his lifetime. The increase follows a shift toward nature-friendly farming practices, such as planting specific margins to support the insects that young partridges need to survive. This habitat mosaic demonstrates how agricultural land can be managed to support local biodiversity alongside commercial crop production.
Source: Guardian Env Lincolnshire
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