Mrs. Strut10 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Here are a few pics of one of the most beautiful wild birds around here in western PA. We were taking a "short cut" from my birthday dinner into town and there he was! Just happened to have my camera with me. I never realized just how red their faces are. Isn't he gorgeous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseasl Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Very nice. I think it's safe to say you can call that one of the most beautiful birds anywhere here in the NE. I've raised and released hundreds of them over the years here in my part of NY. Sad to say that their populations never flourished as I'd hoped. Always rewarding though when I do see one of them ditch chickens walking the shoulder of the road or hear stories of someone else who has here localy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Not only the most beautiful upland game bird, but the tastiest too IMO Very nice rooster and pics. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 No, he is not gorgeous! Very handsome, though! Pretty bird indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Our neighbor released a few near here and we had one that came to our yard last spring. Every day he would wander around our yard beating his wings and calling. He liked to chase cars. He chased my nieces too. A couple times we even touched him. He attacked my mothers leg a couple of times and wouldn't let her go in the house once. He was pretty though. I'm not sure if he is still alive or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Just so happened that Mama had her camera close at hand feet and the bird was out her side of the truck. Knowing the area, I'm pretty sure this is a naturally reproduced and wild bird. I'd say every bit of 40 inches or better, beak to tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Great pic Mrs. Strut! Those pheasents are beautiful birds, wish we had them around here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Nice pics Mrs. Strut. We do not have them naturally around here, but not too long back I saw one along side the road in a cut corn field near a farm where they have raised quail for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Not only the most beautiful upland game bird, but the tastiest too IMO Very nice rooster and pics. :cool: And how! Yep, I've shot plenty of those over the years and never get tired of it. :cool: Ain't they pretty birds? Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Gotta love that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Very beautiful. Almost a shame they taste so good. They kind of let their guard down when they're out looking for love eh? I've got a couple hanging around here crowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 BIRD!! (go's and gets gun) :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 And those beautiful feathers make alot of beautiful fishing flies!! lol nice pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladybird Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 great pics!!! I just saw a pheasant by the side of the road heading back to the field on sat after a long day of fishing.I love pheasants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 great pics!! They sure are pretty....sure wish they where around here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 We have stocked birds here. Alot of fun to hunt. I would like to see them flourish own their own but it is not looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Strut10 Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks everyone for the nice comments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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