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Pheasant

Phasianus colchicus

Photo by staccyh
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Field Notes

Description:

Seen across most of the UK, apart from the far north and west of Scotland. Least common in upland and urban. Usually seen in the open countryside near woodland edges, copses and hedgerows.

Notes:

Look who visited our garden the other day!

Reference Links:

The RSPB: Pheasant

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
staccyh
Not intentional Rob! Glad you like the photos though.
staccyh
They are Hema, but so shy! You have to snap without them even knowing you're around otherwise they run away at lightening speed! :)

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedMay 8, 2014

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