16 NOVEMBER 1934, Page 16

The Migratory Partridge It is, I think, unquestionable that modern

changes on the farm, and perhaps consecutive dry seasons, are inducing changes in the habits of the partridge. Some evidence was given the other day ; and more of the same sort has come within my observation. The sight of an apparent covey is no sure witness of successful breeding. Not once or twice lately such groups have been found to consist almost wholly