The Resplendent Cock Pheasant

Wow! brilliant, wonderful colours and amazing detail.

Thanks very much for the generous comments John.

Best regards, Doug

Amazing capture, Doug!
Just how did you manage to get this?

Your kind comments are much appreciated Andy.

It all started a few years ago when we had a very cold winter with heavy snow . A number of pheasants came into the garden taking food put out for other wild birds, so I threw some grain over the fence into the field behind our house for them. Their successors, who live in the hedgerows around the field, have been coming back every since. The older ones (like this fella) are quite tame and are not even bothered by the presence of the dogs looking at them through the fence. With them being unafraid it helps me get to within a few feet and get the pictures. I'm happy to say they are not dependent on this food supply, in the warmer seasons they don't come to the fence as often as in cooler times.

Have a good weekend, Doug

Ah! I see!
Many thanks for the explanation!

No problem Andy

A wonderful close up Doug and many thanks for posting to Fur, Fin and Feather.

Thanks very much for the kind comment Jeff.

Best wishes, Doug

Many thanks for the visit and kind words Manfred, much appreciated.

All the best, Doug

What lovely detail of this handsome chap Doug. Great to read that he will come so close to you. So many of the poor things get run over. Have a good and sunny Sunday.

Best wishes, Rosa.

thanks very much for the visit and generous comments Rosa. what you say is unfortunately true. I think perhaps that they associate vehicles with food from when they were young chicks and were used to the gamekeeper arriving in a vehicle to deliver their food - just a thought.

All the best, Doug

Stunning profile shot of this Pheasant. Super Tack sharp details Well done Doug Regards Tess.

Splendid photo of this great-looking pheasant! Gorgeous colors and detail!
Absolute perfection!

Thanks very much for your visit and generous comments sasithorn_s.

Best wishes, Doug

Superb colours and details.

Many thanks for your visit and kind comment Jaap.

Have a good week, Doug

wonderful
Happy new week:)

Thank you for your visit and nice comment Annemarie.

Best wishes, Doug

stunning closeup.

Thanks very much for your kind comments.

Best regards, Doug

What a stunning shot Doug . Fantastic detail for sure and another shot most certainly heading into the fav's folder

Best wishes ... Steve

Thanks very much for your kind comments.

Best regards, Doug

fantastic portrait and what a close up !!!

Spécial Macro & Gros plans

Thanks very much for your kind comments.

Best regards, Doug

Great Doug!
Two days ago I saw one when I was cycling through the polder... At first he was sitting on a pole... Oeps!

Greetz, Christien.