Ring-necked pheasants

We went to Spruce Run Reservoir in hopes of seeing horned larks, snow buntings and horned grebes that have been reported there. Instead, we mainly saw a lot of people with guns and these two pheasants. Backyard birding is safer on youth hunting day.

Ring necked pheasant

Mike was also surprised by these pheasants at Palo Alto Baylands Preserve.