Category Archives: Game Birds

My Best Views Ever!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Day Two of the Spurn Spring Special: 25th May- a SUPERB DAY! Best Views ever? Read on… After the first day bonanza- they were keen. I thought my suggestion of a 5:30 am start might meet with some disapproval. Not at all! So visible migration began at the … Continue reading →

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Malayan Peacock-pheasant at Spurn

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

A surprise find! Sharon and I were walking along the main road just past the ‘Crown and Anchor corner’ when we noticed this feather on the path. Amazing! we knew it was some sort of Peacock, but not the traditional big … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Pheasants

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

They do look good even if… …we introduced them and they really belong somewhere else, more exotic. This is the season of male Pheasants looking their most gaudy and attractive. Hormones roaring they are also more approachable and more aggressive (towards other males)- seemingly sometimes oblivious of humans. Here are a few of the different plumages I have encountered in the  last week or so mostly in the Sheffield area. … Continue reading →

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Reeve’s Pheasant near Harrogate

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

North Yorkshire Great friend of mine, Si Ross was out cycling yesterday. Not especially a birder but very keen cyclist and photographer sent me the photo below, wondering what it was. Quick eyes will recognize a male Reeve’s Pheasant. It’s not on the British list, but … Continue reading →

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