Fallow Deer at Burghley Park, Stamford, UK
Fallow Deer The male fallow deer is known as a buck, the female is a doe, and the young a fawn. They were first brought to Britain from the western Mediterranean during the Roman period, when they were kept within enclosures known as ‘vivaria’. Variation in Colour Much variation occurs in the coat colour of the species, with four main variants: common,...
‘French or Red Legged Partridge
A plump, round bird, the red-legged partridge is common on farmland, where it feeds on seeds, leaves and small invertebrates. When disturbed, it prefers to run instead of fly, but will fly short distances if necessary. It breeds in open scrub and farmland, laying its eggs on the ground. ‘French or Red Legged Partridge’ ‘French or Red Legged Partridge’...
Fieldfare – A Migratory Bird
Habitat The fieldfare a migratory bird, is typically a winter visitor from Scandinavia. They are seen on farmland with large hedges, scrub and woodland laden with berries. In late winter they will feed on grassland and field margins. Mixed farming systems are most suited to the fieldfare as they provide the range of habitats which they require. Food ‘Fieldfare’...