Tuesday, April 2, 2013

The Pleasant Pheasant

Do you remember the first visit from "our" gorgeous Male Pheasant?
It was March 11, 2013, a beautiful snowy day and I shared pictures here.
 
Well he's back...
 
and when I say he's back, he thinks he lives here.
I like this picture because you can see how thick and large
his legs and feet are.
 
 He arrives early in the day, 6 ish and sounds a bit like a rooster.
 
Looking pretty comfy here,
I was outside with him, about 20 feet away.
 
The hubs went out and got some corn for him,
they like corn you know.
He lays it right on that gray block ledge.
 
He gobbles it all up and the hubs puts out more.
 
All of these pictures were taken over the last few days of March,
 
he lets me get pretty close now.
Perhaps it's his way of saying thanks for the food.
 
Here he is strutting his stuff like he owns the place,
I think he is here to stay.
Did I mention we live in the suburbs?
 
I'm so sorry if I have not been by to visit,
I have been so tired from chasing my Pheasant,
I am trying to catch up.
 

33 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

LOVE your clever title. :)

LOVE that you have your very own rooster! too darn cute! and you are getting some GREAT shots!

Lisa Gordon said...

He is one handsome fella, Debbie.
Love those colors, and he seems very happy in your yard!

Andee said...

He found a good home with you guys!

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

Debbie, this bird is very beautiful and handsome.
Add to the beauty of colorful feathers.
I send greetings:)
Lucia

MyMaracas said...

What a handsome fellow - and so tame! Lucky you to have such a distinguished visitor.

barbara l. hale said...

He's one good looking bird! These are wonderful photos. We had one in our neighborhood last year. We thought he was an escapee from the rod and gun club as they release pheasants to shoot every year. We were rooting for him to survive but we haven't seen him for months now.

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Wow- those are some cool shots- he really does look like he owns the place!

S. Etole said...

Do you suppose his Mrs. will turn up soon?! He has such beautiful feathers.

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh I am so happy he adopted you. A perfect match :) B

A Colorful World said...

Oh, he is SOOO beautiful! Look at the red markings on his face! Your pictures are amazing. he really does look like he's "home" :-)

Beth said...

The pheasant is gorgeous!

Ruth Hiebert said...

WOW! This is a very photogenic bird.He is stunning.

Bev said...

He is so pretty...he definitely is An American Pheasant...with his blue red and white!!

Adrienne said...

Just amazing - such a pretty guy! The vibrant colors are just wonderful!!

Anonymous said...

Too funny! That is one cool bird you've got.

eileeninmd said...

Debbie, he could take up permanent residence. But, he really should be looking for a female about now. Great shots of your friendly Pheasant.

Karen Lakis said...

Wow - he is one handsome bird! Very nice photos!

Nancy said...

WOW is all I can say....he is absolutely beautiful and I can't get over all the colors and patterns on him....You really were able to capture some awesome shots....Maybe he's your new pet....

grammie g said...

Hi Debbie...To funny...I'm betting he has outwitted the hunting season from last falls release or he is actually a city slicker that moved to the suburbs {smile} !!
Anyway he is a handsome, chap no matter what and how!! Keep the corn out and click click,click!!...maybe he has a girlfriend he can bring
by!! ; )
Grace

Jill said...

Such a beautiful house guest! He really does seem to be strutting his stuff. You really got some great shots!

Elizabeth Edwards said...

i can see you now. running along. you make me smile. thank you for sharing all these. i really am having a ball. i see you are too.

big big hugs.

enjoy your week. rest up from pheasant chasing. ( :

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Since you live in the suburbs, I wonder where he came from? I see them out in the country every now and then. I hope a cat or some other animal doesn't get him. He's a beauty and you've gotten some awesome shots!

Tina Fariss Barbour said...

I love "your" pheasant! He's beautiful. This a new thing for me, because I don't remember ever seeing one. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure!

Bonnie K said...

Great photos. They are amazing creatures. I miss their cackles. I'm glad you are getting some quality time with him.

Anonymous said...

He's gorgeous!

Brian King said...

That's pretty darn cool! Awesome shots, Debbie! I've never heard of a pheasant hanging around like that. You've got a unique guest! :-)

Amy Burzese said...

Great title! That is one beautiful bird. You are lucky. I think you have yourself a pet bird.

Karen said...

You've been adopted. Great shots of this colourful guy!

Giga said...

Te ptaki są śliczne i kolorowe. Bardzo ładne zdjęcia też mają. Pozdrawiam.
These birds are beautiful and colorful. Very nice pictures too have. Yours.

Jeannee said...

It sounds pleasant to be chasing a pheasant ;)

LeAnn said...

What beautiful pictures of the Pheasant. I loved this one. Regretfully, my Dad and brothers used to go pheasant hunting. I was the dog that went through the bushes to scared the birds.
Now, I think they are so beautiful and the pictures of this one are awesome. Perhaps you should give him a name. I certainly don't like the idea of killing them anymore.
Blessings!

Sharon M said...

That is so awesome! I wish I had one!

Judy said...

Of course you have to let the help get close enough to put the food on the table, uh, ledge... I bet he is just so happy that he is being fed, rather than being the dinner...