Concern shifts from wet to cold
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Throughout April our concern has been the lack of anything resembling a dry
spell of weather. However, the latter half of the month has been drier and
the ...
6 months ago
OH, my goodness! He is a handsome fellow for sure. I don't think I've seen such spectacular colour on a pheasant before.
ReplyDeleteHe has to wear his best feathers this time of year, Deborah to attract the ladies.
DeleteOh yes, they know how to strut their stuff.
ReplyDeleteThat was a possible title, Jessica.
DeleteMy, my aren't we a looker :)
ReplyDeleteHe will be hoping the ladies think the same, Margaret.
DeleteThey really are amazing looking creatures....they so often give me a heart attack when I disturb them whilst out walking though...noisy things!!
ReplyDeleteHe was photographed in a wooded area in North Yorkshire, Tanya. We could hear them calling all day. Unmistakeable racket.
DeleteSuch a pretty boy!xxx
ReplyDeleteHe seemed to know it too, Dina.
DeleteSuch a beautiful bird! It came to your allotment?
ReplyDeleteNo, Malar, the photograph was taken onm our day out on the North Yorkshire Moors. Just as well as he could be quite destructive in the plot.
DeleteInteresting, lovely bird!
ReplyDeleteHe has a very harsh voice though, Endah
DeleteHandsome Boy.
ReplyDeleteHe knows it too, Brian
DeleteI grew up hearing the cackel of pheasants. They are wonderful birds. You got some great photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bonnie. I think he was a poser.
DeleteThey're such beautiful birds, aren't they? Even the females have beautiful markings even though they're not so colourful. My mum and dad used to get them in the garden in their old house.
ReplyDeleteThey are like peacocks - beautiful to look at but their beauty is not matched by a good singing voice
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