On Friday, Jan 13, I was surprised to see this male Ring-Necked Pheasant come strolling into our yard. Something scared it and it started running, then took to the air and flew toward our house. It landed just at the edge of the woods just below our yard. I didn't see it after that. It is probably the one that escaped from our neighbor's ( Nick Wimmer ) pen over a month ago. It appears to be in good health. It is a beautiful bird, and these photos certainly don't do it justice. I was hoping it might come up to feed under the bird feeder. It certainly makes a nice yard decoration. Roger Mayhorn Compton Mt