[EBB Sightings] Ring neck Pheasant/Lime Ridge

Hi,

 

I watched a ring-neck pheasant rushing through the grass on the hillside
above the Lime Ridge dog park two days ago, March 4. I have seen several of
these pheasants over the last few months in Lime ridge but usually they are
flying out of the grass only to land again. One day last November, two pairs
were flushed out of the hillside along the 'loop trail" so they are at least
four in the area. I was so overwhelmed the other day as I finally got a
chance to study the male who had such a beautiful red head. The dogs were
barking at the hillside while the pheasant sat there hidden. It was so cool.

 

I also see an American Kestrel(s) on the wires over the hill above the
gravel area at the dog park every day. I have seen up to three at a time.
Another very cool bird.

 

Lime Ridge has many access points in the Concord/Walnut Creek area. There is
an off-leash dog park (with no fences or improvements) off San Miguel and
Las Montanas where there is a parking lot. I saw the recent bird in the hill
above the gravel area.

 

Jane

 

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