Monday, May 25, 2020

Such handsome fellows!


This guy was with his lady love, but unfortunately I could not capture her.  And even if I could she was out in the plowed field and blended right in.


Another handsome bird. 

This makes three or four times I have driven through and seen some.  For several years we hardly ever drove through the strip pit area without at least seeing  one or two.  But the past 2 or 3 years, they have been few and far between.
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25 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerMay 25, 2020 at 10:57 PM

    He is gorgeous! Is he a Pheasant?

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  2. CheerfulMonkMay 26, 2020 at 1:59 AM

    Yes, they are handsome...and they look as if they know it. Such dignity. :)

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  3. Bill May 26, 2020 at 3:10 AM

    I haven't seen one up close and personal for... decades. Thanks for the post.

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  4. Hootin AnniMay 26, 2020 at 3:59 AM

    We used to see them in Colorado. But sadly, they are now endangered. They are gorgeous!!

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  5. Yamini MacLeanMay 26, 2020 at 6:08 AM

    Hari OM
    ...possibly because pheasant is 'good eating'? Or environmental reasons? These are very handsome shots. YAM xx

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  6. AnnMay 26, 2020 at 6:17 AM

    That is a handsome bird. I love the pose in the first picture.

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  7. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"May 26, 2020 at 7:00 AM

    Magnificent birds, aren't they. I have four who now regularly visit and seem quite at home just a few feet from the houses and cars.

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  8. Laurel WoodMay 26, 2020 at 7:15 AM

    Wow! Awesome pictures.

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  9. A Left-Eyed ViewMay 26, 2020 at 7:24 AM

    Splendid colors and speckled plumage!! I've never encountered one before. How fortunate you are!

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  10. Nancy ChanMay 26, 2020 at 7:46 AM

    Yes, they are handsome birds. I have never seen these here.

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  11. ushasuryaMay 26, 2020 at 11:06 AM

    He looks lovely..especially the econd image has some beautiufl details ! Amazing :))
    Devi :)

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  12. RuthieMay 26, 2020 at 11:09 AM

    Gorgeous colors on this pheasant!

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  13. Hill Top PostMay 26, 2020 at 2:55 PM

    He's a handsome guy, for sure, and dressed to the T! I have never seen one in the wild, but would love to.

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  14. LCMay 26, 2020 at 3:10 PM

    I don't think I have ever seen one of these in person. Quite a striking looking creature.

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  15. ....peter:)May 26, 2020 at 3:17 PM

    he surely is a handsome bird Rose and you captured all of his beauty....peter:)

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  16. Susan ZarzyckiMay 26, 2020 at 3:52 PM

    Handsome for sure! Great photos!💖

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  17. HappyKMay 26, 2020 at 4:00 PM

    He is a nice looking bird. You captured him well.

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  18. Ruth HiebertMay 26, 2020 at 4:26 PM

    He is so handsome. When we moved to town some 28 years ago, we used to have Pheasants visit our feeder area. One even tried to get up into this large feeder

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  19. Laura. MMay 26, 2020 at 4:51 PM

    Si son muy guapos Rose.
    Cuídate.
    Un abrazo.

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  20. donMay 26, 2020 at 5:10 PM

    These are excellent pictures of this beautiful bird who is very hard to photograph.

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  21. StevensonMay 26, 2020 at 5:21 PM

    Indeed! Look at those striking colors! Love them! Happy Midweek Rose! Stay safe

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  22. Michael RawlukMay 26, 2020 at 8:20 PM

    That is one beautiful bird.

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  23. harryMay 26, 2020 at 8:39 PM

    well, let's hope they are re-populating. Is there a hunting season? That would limit population.

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  24. KodakMay 26, 2020 at 9:20 PM

    Yes, handsome fellow. I wish I could see some around here.

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  25. Red Rose AlleyMay 27, 2020 at 10:40 PM

    Yes, he is a handsome fellow. Love the red on him. He looks like a young one.

    ~Sheri

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