Took another walk through the lanes to have a look at the cornfields. The farmer did make an attempt at cutting last week. Unfortunately the weather was against him.

This very atmospheric photo shows what the farmer is up against.

Walking through the lanes i came across an open farm gate. Gently walking inside just a few yards and came across these birds by the hay bales.

First time i have seen these birds up close. I knew they were in the general area. I believe that they are French Partridge. But alas for them their time here will be not in the long term. They are raised for shoots. No doubt some will survive and go on to raise offspring.