Stray female ring neck pheasant

[Feegojo]

These are where she has to live
The last pic is of the end of the road where she chooses to spend her nights rather than in my yard. She is currently under the rhododendron.
She will be fine if she doesn't fall prey to anything. It's fun to have her here and I am enjoying learning! Thank you.

 

[blackandtan]

Mine have always bedded under trees, even in the winter. The only thing their beds have in common is that they are oriented to catch the first sun in the morning.
As for the flying, hiding and blending in is their first defense, (even the colourful males blend incredibly well in the fall). They often only fly as a last resort and very often run when pressured. They are truly ground birds!

 

[Feegojo]

I haven't seen her since Wednesday I fear something has happened to her.
I know she had been traveling the neighbor's yards at night, but was staying in my yard during the day. She hasn't been back to eat since Weds. It's funny how attached one can get ... I miss seeing her.

 

[Feegojo]

I haven't seen her since Wednesday I fear something has happened to her.
I know she had been traveling the neighbor's yards at night, but was staying in my yard during the day. She hasn't been back to eat since Weds. It's funny how attached one can get ... I miss seeing her.

It's been a week and still no sign of her

 

[blackandtan]

It's been a week and still no sign of her

Oh no that’s too bad
But maybe she just moved on! Positive thinking!