Yard Bird

A week and a half ago I provided an update on the semi-tame game bird that has adopted our place as his home.

I never considered that I would become an accidental pheasant farmer.  Nevertheless, this guy is one of several birds spotted around here since last fall.  Because this guy is missing his long tail feathers it is reasonable to conclude it is the same bird we're spotting on a daily basis.

It would appear he roosts in the lilacs and thicker adjacent cover and dines beneath the bird feeder.

Periodically he'll stroll down the front walk, hop up on the porch and crow a couple of times.

Next step is to train him to wipe-off his muddy feet.....