Pheasant Takes up Residence in Ascot

For the last week a pheasant has taken up residence in an Ascot Matters reader’s garden in Ascot.  She has obviously decided that, in the increasing urbanisation of this part of Berkshire, Ascot still provides  a degree of tranquillity and safety.  

“We thought that this was just a flying(sic) visit, but each morning and evening she emerges from her hiding place to feed” says reader (name withheld to ensure privacy).  “She provides a welcome addition to the normal population of jays, woodpeckers, robins, a variety of tits, and other birds.”