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!

A Female Ringed-necked Pheasant in the Desert

 

Sometimes I see a group of female Pheasants crossing the road. They do it slowly when nobody is around and then slowly disappear into bushes. But there is always one independent female Pheasant that is walking to a different drum.  

She sometimes stops for a short moment as if she spotted something and in a few seconds she suddenly rushes to catch up with others.  

Generally, life is good!