Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Male Ring-necked Pheasant is Looking for a Mate

Apparently, it's not easy for any bird to find a mate. Thus, this guy was on display for almost an hour trying to attract any female who happened to be around but wasn't successful.  

While another Pheasant one mile away had a harem of three females, this Pheasant was alone.



Here he is showing how powerful and attractive he is.





Then he gave a long call hoping that he would be heard by a female.






The display continues. The Pheasant stands tall beating fast his wings.










I was the only admirer who was around and hoped so much that a female Pheasant would show up soon. 






Eventually, the lonely Pheasant headed toward East to explore a different part of the field. I wish that he would find soon one or two mates and live a long healthy and happy life.


To photograph the male Pheasant in the field was a challenge. He was very cautious sometimes disappearing in the tall grass.  There were also many broken branches and they got on the Pheasant's way often covering his face. Anyway, I am happy to have these shots because the whole encounter was unforgettable.





6 comments:

  1. Un ave de precioso plumaje, con muy bello color. Muy bien captado
    Un abrazo

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  2. He seems to be the soloist of an extensive recital.

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  3. Parece que esté representando su obra de teatro personal. ¡Preciosa ave!
    Un abrazo, Kaya.

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  4. Una serie estupenda en la que has plasmado todo el ceremonial del cortejo por parte del faisán.
    Un abrazo y salud,

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  5. Fabulous series of photographs.
    I do hope he finds a mate soon.

    All the best Jan

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  6. Un excelente reportaje del ceremonial de cortejo del faisán y las fotografías preciosos. Y es lo que hay, no siempre se tiene suerte en el arte de ligar.
    Un abrazo y cuidate.

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