Covey boost for partridge family

A CONSERVATION milestone was reached last week; two coveys of partridges, raised in captivity at Boora Bog in County Offaly, were released at a secret location in north county Dublin.

Others will join them over the next few weeks, bringing the total to 72 birds.

A few years ago, the partridge was at death’s door in Ireland. Now, thanks to the hard work and ingenuity of the Irish Partridge Conservation Trust, this little game-bird’s future is brighter.