Pheasant

Not the best of pics . ( taken with mob.)

This poor guy has lost his tail feathers ,he feeds with the hens at a neighbours farm !

 

Oh, he is a poor soul! I hope they grow back soon.

 

he does look a bit lost poor little thing lets hope he recovers soon :D

 

Why do they lose their tail feathers? I've seen a few like that lately.

TO

 

It's the time of year when Pheasants go into a moult breeding cycle as finished, they will gain a new set about nov/dec.

 

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- - - - Same guy taken last week,notice his tail feathers now !

 

gogs he looks much better :D

 

Our elusive Woodie on the green in front of our house 5 minutes ago.


Stayed for a while, may have found some Leatherjackets or other grubs to tuck into.



From upstairs.

 

I've seen loads of them strongy, but its usually the back view as they fly away. :D
You've done well to get a few good shots.

 

I realised after I posted that it 's in Gogs's Pheasant thread,
It's strange Pete, we never see the more common Great Spotted woodies here at all. These appear occassionally although this one stayed for about ten minutes. We were lucky as the green is between two public footpaths but was quiet enough for him/her to stay for a while.

 

Ooops sorry Gogs,
the old peasant is looking a bit better now. :D

 

I'm sure M doesn't mind.

 

Lol course not , maybe's he wants company .

 

Naarr :D

 

Sorry posted at the same time.