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Pheasant

Phasianus colchicus

Pheasant – Steve Blain
Species Account

Extract from Bird Report 2024

Common, with the population supplemented by releases for shooting. Included in 30.7% of BirdTrack lists. The East of England long-term trend is decreasing -23%*, but the long-term trend for Bedfordshire is increasing +9%.

The earliest record of successful breeding was on 7th June at Sutton Hill, with a female and six chicks. On the same day 35, including chicks, were at Upper Caldecote FCA. Breeding records are clearly under-recorded. 

A high count of 150 came from Pegsdon Hills on 9th October.

Birding sites where they have been recorded

We have not recorded this bird at any of our birding sites yet.

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