They were a common sight all around mainland Greece and the islands a few years back. Now they become almost extinct. The partridges are one of the favorites of hunters where they are allowed to be shot. These I saw and shot near the temple of Poseidon, at Sounion, Greece, where they are protected. When you visit the temple, you may see them walking around you, or if you are lucky, you may see a mother hen with ten to fifteen young chicks following her.
Κάποτε ήταν ένα είδος που αφθονούσε στην Ελλάδα. Σήμερα κοντεύει να εξαφανιστεί, επειδή είναι απο τα αγαπημένα θηράματα των κυνηγών. Αυτές τις συνάντησα γύρω από τον ναό του Ποσειδώνα στο Σούνιο, όπου προστατεύονται. Όταν ανεβεί κανείς στον ναό, μπορεί να τις δεί να περπατούν κοντά του, ή ακόμη αν είναι τυχερός, να δεί μια κλώσσα να σέρνει δέκα με δεκαπέντε μικρά πίσω της.
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So sad to hear that they are nearing extinction. Looking at your beautiful images, I noticed them camouflaging in the background.
beautiful birds! this is a sad story...
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Αξίζουν την αγάπη και την προστασία μας.
Good morning to you Costas,
this was a sad story.
Beautiful pictures as always.
Wishing you a lovely day:)
Berit.
I haven't seen them unfortunatelly, being there last year but the temple is also worth seeing! Have a nice day!
yes..impressive story..congrat for this beautiful captures!!
Those are handsome looking birds. They camouflage well too. Love the photo in your header too.
Hello Costas, these are beautiful birds and the header photo showed their wonderful colors. Sorry to hear about the hunt, but glad the ones you showed were protected. One day we hope to see some of magnificent temples in your posts.
Look like what we call quail. Birds like this do stay within a particular area. You were stealthy to catch these.
It is sad for the birds and I am glad there is a place where they are protected. Your photos are terrific as always and, of course, I love seeing the temple ruins! Thanks as always for sharing the beauty of your wonderful country! Hope your week is off to a good start, Costas! Enjoy!
Sylvia
Lovely birds are these Partridges Costas~
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How I have missed your photography, Costas, while I was sick and offline. But I'm back now, and have been enjoying your posts i missed. I must come back later and finish! I really love your partridge pictures, and the bridge pictures are outstanding.
Excellent eye; they blend so well into the background we almost missed them.
Darryl and Ruth : )
What a sweet looking little bird, it is sad that their numbers are dwindling.
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