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Gray Partridge

Gray Partridge

The Gray Partridge (Perdix perdix) is a game bird in the pheasant family. Perdix is Latin for partridge. They are native to much of Europe and Asia and were also known as Hungarian Partridge or “huns.” They were introduced into North America in the early 1900s from Hungary and Czechoslovakia.

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2024 Great Backyard Bird Count

 2024 Great Backyard Bird Count

We’ve been observing the changing winter residents at Goose Pond Sanctuary and Mark and Sue’s cabin in Rio (Wildland LLC) for 23 years. We can expect to find a few familiar faces each year; however, the numbers of those expected winter residents may change, and we also may get a few surprises.

Photo by Eric Begin

45 Years of Ring-necked Pheasant Observations

45 Years of Ring-necked Pheasant Observations

Ring-necked Pheasants are a nonnative species brought to Wisconsin in 1916 as a game bird. Management at Goose Pond has primarily focused on the restoration of native habitat to support native species, though pheasants also benefit from these practices.

Photo by Ralph Russo