Partridge berries grow on leafy vines that spread slowly into a lush ground cover. Deep green and glossy leaves, white blooms, and scarlet fruit are beautiful magnets for birds and humans alike.

Bogsucker, night partridge, Labrador twister, mudsnipe, timberdoodle — the American woodcock goes by many names, but there’s no mistaking the odd-looking bird’s unique courtship call.

Don't treat partridge as you would a chicken - these birds need far less time in the oven, and are best served pink and juicy. However older birds, as a rule of thumb, benefit from slower braising ...