F/6.3, 1/500, ISO 1100.
Ring-Necked Pheasant
A pheasant says to a bull, “I would love to get on top of that tree, but I haven’t the energy.”
“Well,” says the bull, “why don’t you eat some of my dung? It’s packed with nutrients.”
So the pheasant eats some dung and finds that it gives him enough energy to get to the first branch. The next day, he eats some more and gets to the next branch. This cycle continues for a week. Finally, the pheasant is at the top of the tree, where he is spotted by the farmer, who shoots him with a shotgun.
Moral of the Story: bullsh*t might take you to the top, but it won’t keep you there.
Interesting Fact: While the birds normally don’t cover more than about 600 feet at a time, strong winds can extend their flights considerably. Observers in 1941 reported seeing a pheasant fly a record four miles while crossing a body of water. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ring-necked_Pheasant/lifehistory )
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Hilarious!
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Ain’t that the truth lol
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Good one! 😂 While I don’t comment ofte, I really enjoy your photos- and the jokes!
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best photo of a pheasant I’ve ever seen – great capture
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Sometimes, we’re too focused on getting to the top, without realizing, that where we were, was the right place for us, and as we’d realized this, it’s, too little, too late…
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Great shot !
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wow.. i havent seen a pheasant in years.. beautiful capture
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Oh, I miss pheasants from Scotland. The nearest relative we have is the rare Attwater Prairie Chicken (a grouse, really.)
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I am sharing weather with you, too. 19 degrees today – airport will probably be closed. My water for the outside critters is frozen solid.
That is the same temperature that I have here as well, it was 17 this morning now it’s up to 19. Try to keep warm and hang in there. Happy Blogging! 🙂
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Funny! I love pheasants. Grew up with them in Pennsylvania.
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I live in NC now and don’t ever see them! Too bad for me!! (<: They are beautiful birds.
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Couldn’t focus on the photo ’cause the joke was so good… Lol!
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Ha ha inclined to agree .. one of my fav birds. We have them on our lifestyle block, timid but handsome!
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Lovely capture and a pheasant story 😂😊
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Such precision and colorful! Great photo.
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Great shot .. they are such timid birds
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