tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post9033666914143012445..comments2024-03-27T05:18:53.795-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: Guess who called!The Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-5709574004549086892015-06-11T08:05:49.483-07:002015-06-11T08:05:49.483-07:00Pheasant is peculiar, the gameyness puts off some ...Pheasant is peculiar, the gameyness puts off some people, others are put off through the trial of getting at the meat amidst all that sinew!<br /><br />They keep red legged partirdges semi free range in some of the farmer's fields round here - young birds are caged then released to roam.Simon Douglas Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331409652996600049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-60322950855205540252015-06-11T00:51:10.224-07:002015-06-11T00:51:10.224-07:00Thelma - if anyone gives us a pheasant (the farmer...Thelma - if anyone gives us a pheasant (the farmer doesn't shoot although he does walk round on the syndicate shoot and does a bit of beating) <br />the farmer doesn't pluck it but skins it and just takes off the breast and the legs. I personally hate it, but he loves it cooked in red wine.<br />I looked for the partridge again this morning but it hasn't appeared. I rather agree with Cro, I think it has probably 'escaped' from birds bred for shooting somewhere near.<br />Thanks to you all for visiting.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-2867648573678884522015-06-10T23:54:37.214-07:002015-06-10T23:54:37.214-07:00What an elegant creature that partridge is, my fav...What an elegant creature that partridge is, my favourite bird of Yorkshire is the curlew, not that you see it much but its call must surely be the most beautiful to listen to. Sometimes when we drive down country lanes in Yorkshire there are masses of pheasants in front of the car, dinner I say, but we don't ;) all those feathers for goodness sake.<br />thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-73871271467726425232015-06-10T21:01:22.725-07:002015-06-10T21:01:22.725-07:00I remember seeing a small group of them in Shropsh...I remember seeing a small group of them in Shropshire (where my people lived), but I think they'd been released for shooting; they seemed very 'tame'.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-38532273844296563762015-06-10T20:15:39.112-07:002015-06-10T20:15:39.112-07:00What a beautiful bird to come visit your property!...What a beautiful bird to come visit your property! I had to stop putting out bird seed due to a raccoon family, so I don't get to enjoy as many bird as I usually do. I enjoy reading about what shows up at your home. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-38127774314019798632015-06-10T17:31:52.902-07:002015-06-10T17:31:52.902-07:00What a beauty. I would love to see one of those n...What a beauty. I would love to see one of those nearby. I do so love the birds. Watching them are one of my simple joys in life.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-54130163849261418962015-06-10T15:53:06.080-07:002015-06-10T15:53:06.080-07:00The partridge is a gorgeous bird. Hope that you w...The partridge is a gorgeous bird. Hope that you will see this one visiting you all again. I clicked on your photograph to see more detail of the bird's plumage. Really beautiful.<br /><br />I am so appreciating these spring posts from you letting me know more about stages of plant and animal progress. You capture it all so well in your writing.<br /><br />Many thanks.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-75338228637901632352015-06-10T12:33:45.202-07:002015-06-10T12:33:45.202-07:00Partridges are so attractive - I haven't seen ...Partridges are so attractive - I haven't seen one for years. It is a hard life for our ground feeding and nesting birds.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-43682559335855077302015-06-10T09:40:17.673-07:002015-06-10T09:40:17.673-07:00hahahahahahaha when I read your heading I guess, a...hahahahahahaha when I read your heading I guess, a small pony that wandered off from the "Travelers" horse show and munching away on your very green grass.<br />What a beautiful pheasant. <br />I so enjoy reading about your guest to the bird feeder.<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-60326068684723385672015-06-10T06:10:31.494-07:002015-06-10T06:10:31.494-07:00Most of our baby birds are on their own, now; mama...Most of our baby birds are on their own, now; mama and papa have left. The hawks are especially amusing, they spend an entire day or so calling for room service. And, they're near as big as their parents, mind you.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-68288167907546361822015-06-10T05:05:43.590-07:002015-06-10T05:05:43.590-07:00Lucky you thats an excellent mornings gift, the si...Lucky you thats an excellent mornings gift, the sight of that pheasant Pat. I have noticed over the last few years that different varieties of these birds are now seen in the wild and over here there are a lot of black ones about.A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-91686690299526394542015-06-10T04:56:08.077-07:002015-06-10T04:56:08.077-07:00What a pretty bird Weaver... I had some of my own ...What a pretty bird Weaver... I had some of my own visitors this morning two Whitetail Deer does and yearling buck i think with little velvet covered nubbies for horns ...one doe had a pretty little spotted fawn that was just bouncing and prancing around... they love our yard and i love to see them out my big bay window as the sun comes up... Hope your having a wonderful day Weaver... I'm just finishing my coffee getting ready to get started on the day... Hugs! debjinxxxygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349344319328467284noreply@blogger.com