Immature Ring-necked Pheasant with His Parent

I had never seen immature Ring-necked Pheasants before and was happy to get this photo, which I owe to the patience of a parent who stopped for a couple of minutes to wait for his young ones to join him.

Life goes on.

A Male Ring-necked Pheasant

 

I come across Pheasants often when I am on my way to Bear River MBR but these interesting birds aren't very accessible. Most of the time they disappoint me. The moment I stop my car the Pheasants run into the dense shrubs and disappear. 

This male Pheasant was pretty brave and curious. I like these qualities in birds, they often give you an opportunity that you didn’t even know you had.

Generally, life is good!

Ring-necked Male and Female Pheasants

One week ago I had an opportunity to photograph the male and female Pheasants but my better shot turned out to be of the male. He was against a better background and his red head and colors were brilliant.

I learned recently that a male Pheasant is a polygamist. He keeps a harem of a few females and protect them fearlessly against other males.

The female Pheasant. 

She is very elegant with modest plumage that helps her to blend in with her habitat. I met her when she was crossing the road.  The female wasn't in a hurry, walking slowly and heading into a field.

A Young Pheasant

Last Sunday this Pheasant was not in a big hurry to disappear into grass.