[EBB Sightings] Ring neck Pheasant/Lime Ridge

HI Jane

I think I'm your neighbor on the other side of the LimeRidge area (between
Treat and Cowell) that you speak of?  Sorry to not get to meet, yet however
thought I'd add a few comments on the area via the website (sorry folks,
just delete, if you're not interested!)...

I've visited this area off and on, year in and year out, for over 25 years
now (can't believe it!)
In particular, the pheasants have always been there, but they've really
increased in number since the City put in that fenced off area towards the
"visitor center/classroom" . I agree it's quite exciting to see these
beauties (even though not native) suddenly fly up when one is on a walk
along the trails. Also, I guess you've seen the resident coyote; and there
are  rabbits right next to that cyclone fence area.
Perhaps of interest is the 'naturally forming' (?) pond areas - two -  in
the lower side , elevation wise, of the main trail by the visitor center.
Compacting clay soil, or perhaps receiving irrigation run-off as well?
Last year was the first year that there's been water all year, including
summer.   There's been a regular Great Egret (We call him Herbert! Even
though  I'm not confirming its sex, by anymeans)

Sharyn


on 3/6/07 1:00 PM, Jane P. Barnes at jpbarnes at astound.net wrote:

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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