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Wild Partridge Becomes Man's Regular Companion
Chippy the partridge has ridden along with Gilda Gregory, a church sexton in Stafford Springs, for three years. The wild bird follows her around, perches on her truck, and only eats leaves, disappearing each fall and reappearing in warm months. Wildlife officials note such tame behavior is unusual but possible with human-friendly birds.
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Stafford Springs
Conn
Chippy
Gilda Gregory
St. Edward’s Church
Gregory
New England
William Minchher
Maine