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Originally Posted by aeshna5  They often roost off the ground to be safe from Foxes,etc. You're right, the're bright but fairly stupid- it's so sad to see the carnage of these birds when going to Norfolk.
Strangest experience I've had with a Pheasant was on a visit to Pagham Harbour many years ago. This cock bird flew out over the water + then landed possibly over 200 metres out in the water + then proceeded to swim towards the shore. One of the most bizarre things I've ever seen + I didn't realise they could swim! |
I wonder if he did
I think they are beautiful birds, but remarkably stupid at times, hence the amount of road kill you see. I think the A361, North Devon link road is probably a contender for the most Pheasant road deaths. I have seen dozens of the unfortunate creatures on the side of this road over the last couple of years
