If you see an image of a Pheasant it's nearly always of the male...
...and why not it's a beautiful bird to see.
But what about the females... an unattractive brown bird?.. well have a closer look.
I think she's a stunner.
I was sat in my car hoping to see the young male I call Target when this lovely lady walked by.
(Target has been the star of a couple of my little video clips this summer.. links at the end of this post).
I had the car door open but she was so unaware of my presence she kept coming closer...
...climbing the small bank alongside my parking place.
...climbing the small bank alongside my parking place.
A close view of the plumage reveals a beautiful array of colours... all to make the bird blend in the countryside... wonderful camouflage.
A beautiful bird to see up close.
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You're right Andrew! - she's a stunner with all that fine detailed work on each individual feather - exquisite.
ReplyDeleteGreat sighting and a cool looking pheasant. I hope it stays safe.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos.
I hear that song "isn't she lovely .." as I look over these pheasant photographs. A mandala moment was also happening, seeing the wonderful mosaic-like pattern-play in her plumage. Great photo-opportunity Andrew; thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's a joy to find a beautiful female bird - finally - she is gorgeous - and I am serious! sandie
ReplyDeleteIf she got any closer I think you'd have to change lenses. Great captures Andrew.
ReplyDeletethose are gorgeous photos! she is a beauty! nicely done!
ReplyDeleteHi Andrew...she is a sweetheart and gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely details and colors...these photo's are amazing!!
Thanks for the hugs and some right back at ya!!
Grace
OH what beautiful feathers she has...awesome clarity and sharpness in these shots Andrew!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I have never been able to capture pheasants with my lens.
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful job capturing the beauty :)
ReplyDeleteThey are much brighter than the males. It's rare for one to commit suicide by flying in front of ones car.
ReplyDeleteShe is a beauty and you captured her very well!
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Anna (Netherlands)
A fine post with fine pictures. Most people don't pay attention to detail, which causes them to miss much of what makes the world beautiful, but this post does a great job directing people's eyes to something they might have ignored if they were out on a walk!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Beautiful photos, great!
ReplyDeleteThe focus on the eye in the last photo was perfect! Good catches
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful aren't they? Brilliant faces as well.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Andrew, the female Pheasants are stunning to look at. Seems like you had a great encounter with this one.
ReplyDeletea lovely lady indeed Andrew. You have captured amazing detail of her plumage which in it's own way, is as stunning as that of a peacock let alone her spectacular mate.
ReplyDeleteSorry ai have been absent so often, the combination of my sister's brain tumour and my husband's dementia has been severely restricting my blogging and everything else as well.
Beautiful bird! The close-up shots are fantastic, Andrew. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one..she is beautiful
ReplyDeleteLovely bird!
ReplyDeleteVery nice pictures Andrew..... i like this bird very much.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joop
She's beautiful! Great photos.
ReplyDeleteShe is a beauty, Andrew. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful, Andrew! Wonderful captures!
ReplyDeleteFantastic close-up's, Andrew! Wow! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteExcellent Andrew! You make your point well. Each individual feather is something of treasure. All together a hard to fathom beauty. Cheers!
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