We decided to do a quick drive through the strip pits tonight...the first thing we saw was a ring-necked pheasant. Not this one. The first one flew off and landed in weeds, etc. that were tall enough for him to hide in.
But we spotted this fellow on a bit farther and he started to run when I stepped out of the car...the bottom picture is actually one of the first taken. Anyway, when he started to run, I got back in the Rav4 and he only ran a few feet and went back to eating.
I would have liked to get closer but could not unless I wanted to be wet up to my ankles...plus it is posted with keep out signs every where you look. So from the roadside is about the only way I ever take a photo out there. I just really feel like I have to respect people's rights...
Isn't he gorgeous, Rose???? Glad you saw him. You got some great pictures.
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Betsy
Beautiful Rose!
ReplyDeleteWow..wonderful! I've never seen a pheasant. I wonder if they live at the stripper pits where we go?
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of the ring-necked pheasant. It is a pretty bird, so colorful.
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos of a beautiful bird. Takes me back to my childhood when a neighbor of ours (a dentist who hunted pheasant) would give me feathers from the birds the shot. I did love those colorful feathers, although I'm not sure my mother did!
ReplyDeleteHe certainly is a handsome fellow!
ReplyDeleteLovely colors!
These are beautiful pictures of the pheasant. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful shots!!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly were at the right place at the right time!! Great shots! ~karen
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