Grass Cutting Work Reveals a Hidden Pheasant Nest Full of Eggs

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Good morning. Today is the first day of a large-scale mowing operation. I’m fully motivated for the early morning work. Let’s get right to mowing the grass. This time, I’ll be using the Kubota shoulder-mounted engine brush cutter KC222 series. For fuel, I prepared 4L of mixed gasoline at a ratio of 25–50:1. It delivers powerful cutting performance.

Overall condition before mowing work (right side)

Partway through the work, suddenly and unexpectedly, a female pheasant flew up from near me. Wondering what was going on, I headed toward the spot where she had taken off and found a nest with many eggs inside. The female pheasant I had just seen had been protecting those eggs and the nest.

It reminded me that humans are certainly not the only ones who need this land. Since the work had not just started, she must have been carefully protecting the eggs until the very last moment before flying away. Somehow, I felt a little sorry.

Situation where the pheasant nest and eggs were discovered

While continuing the mowing work, I carefully watched for any other nests or eggs in the area. Thinking about the female pheasant returning, I continued the work cautiously.

Even though it was early morning, I think the temperature was already around 25 degrees Celsius. I ended up drenched in sweat. After refueling several times, I finished safely and on schedule. I was able to mow the area nicely.

This mowing work is also intended to help prevent the area from becoming a habitat for deer and bears. Cutting overgrown weeds is extremely troublesome. I was glad to be able to trim them down regularly while they are still manageable.

Overall condition after mowing work

By the way, I decided to leave the area around the earlier pheasant nest untouched and wait to see if the female returns. Since it had been about an hour since she flew away, I’m sure she still remembers where it is.

Situation where the area around the pheasant nest and eggs was left untouched

It left me with somewhat mixed feelings, but I’m sure she will come back.

Well then, that’s all for today!