Feb 20, 2012 4:20 PM
As you probably already know, my ring-necked pheasant is quite the attraction in my wildlife garden. One of his biggest fans is Eileen Schwinn, president of the Eastern Long Island Audubon Society.
Eileen lives less than five minutes away from me so every time “Mr. P.” is spotted in the garden, I call her only to have him disappear into the woods the minute she drives up. Eileen has had to be content with just catching a quick glimpse of his beautiful feathers and a brief vocalization of his unusual song.
Having Eileen in my garden is like having a private avian tutor. She has given me many tips, offered help with my birdhouse project and even discovered a hawk that circles my garden almost daily. But one of the best things... more
Eileen lives less than five minutes away from me so every time “Mr. P.” is spotted in the garden, I call her only to have him disappear into the woods the minute she drives up. Eileen has had to be content with just catching a quick glimpse of his beautiful feathers and a brief vocalization of his unusual song.
Having Eileen in my garden is like having a private avian tutor. She has given me many tips, offered help with my birdhouse project and even discovered a hawk that circles my garden almost daily. But one of the best things... more
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