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Saturday, April 3, 2010

Camera Critters!

Yesterday around 6:00 p.m., my daughter who was playing in our back yard came running in the house. She was like, "Mommy, come quick. There is a really weird bird in the neighbor's back yard."

I ran out there, thinking I was just going to see a Cardinal or something. Imagine my surprise when this is what I saw:





I had her run back in the house to get my camera. I leaned over our fence and snapped a bunch of pictures. These two came out the best. I then talked to my neighbor who said the bird had been there since about 11 am.

Since then I atctually listed this on Craigslist as a 'found bird.' I have gotten a few replies telling me it is a kind of "Golden Pheasant." And that it is definately someone's pet bird that probably got loose. This is not a 'wild bird.' Or at least I don't think it is? Anyone have any ideas on what this bird is?

No signs of it this morning though. If it shows up today, either I or my neighbor, I think should call animal control.


My first time doing Camera Critters in quite a while. They turn 2 today!


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16 comments:

  1. SnapApril 3, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    WOW! The colors are amazing. I think it is some sort of pheasant, but not sure. Happy Critter Day!

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  2. LeAnnApril 3, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    I have no idea what kind of bird this is, I am still trying to figure out the very ordinary ones that I regretfully did not pay much attention to. :) How beautiful though. I sure hope the owner shows up!

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  3. Tired Mom TésaApril 3, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Wow, that is an incredible bird! I can't believe how colorful it is and how shocked you must have been to see it. Hopefully someone sees your ad and comes to claim it.

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  4. This Is My Blog - fishing guyApril 3, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    What a neat bird, so colorful.

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  5. MichaelApril 3, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Looks like he was involved in an accident in a paint factory. He's not one for blending in.

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  6. Colette SApril 3, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Wow. What a beautiful bird!

    I have no idea what it's called though.

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  7. Colette SApril 3, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    I am also your new follower :)

    Thank you for visiting with me.

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  8. edenApril 3, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Beautiful bird. Looks like a pheasant. Great shot.

    My entry

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  9. rosselApril 3, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    its colors are beautiful.

    i like your layout, Sue and your background. happy easter!

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  10. KarineApril 3, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Wow, that really is a beautiful bird! I hope it can find its owners again and vice-versa.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  11. CarlettaApril 4, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    What a gorgeous bird!
    At first glance I thought pheasant but I don't think so. It is beautiful. That colorful it would hard for it to stay away from predators. Hope you are able to help with a rescue.

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  12. Kerri FarleyApril 4, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    I think it is a golden pheasant - I have seen these in the zoo.
    A LOVELY bird!

    And thanks for stopping by my CC submission for this week!

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  13. sunnymamaApril 4, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Wow! What an amazing bird! :)

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  14. Kate Pantier @ Mommy MonologuesApril 4, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    Amazing Bird! I hope that its owners find him! New to the blog, found you on SITS BlogFrog! Glad I did!

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  15. Serendipity is SweetApril 5, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Wow, that is so cool. I've never seen one. I hope he finds his way home.

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  16. SarahApril 6, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    That was great. Thanks for sharing!

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