Just seen in our new build garden...often get pheasants but is this rare?
Yes, they are rare. Any pics?
Well that is very definitely a Golden Pheasant - not your average garden visitor and a very attractive bird. I would normally say an escapee from a collection
This is what the BTO has on them https://www.bto.org/understanding-birds/birdfacts/golden-pheasant#:~:text=Golden%20Pheasants%20were%20introduced%20to,local%20escapes%20or%20recent%20introductions.
If it's comfortable around you I would lean towards an escapee or dumped
Cin J
He seems to have disappeared ...after strolling happily around the cul de sac! Beautiful bird...so sad they are in decline. Thanks