Cock pheasant displaying

This male had attracted a harem of around a dozen hens which he was displaying to by fanning his tail and presenting himself side-on. Behaviour I had not witnessed before. He was also doing the more usual crowing and wing flapping which produced a few good sequences. Taken from a hide / area baited with grain.

Canon EOS1D MarkIII, Canon 500 f4 lens, 1/1000th sec @ f5, ISO400

Hi Mark nice shot - centre of the frame. Good colours and nice blur in the wings. Good to have the additional detail of the hide and the baiting info.

Ian

Well timed Mark, always handy to learn from others on their techniques especially for a newbie-ish like myself !

Drew

A great action shot Mark,nice bit of movement on the wing tips and everything else sharp,cracking!


Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk

Hi Mark

Looks like the bird is conducting (oops . . . anthropomorphism)! Was he helping you with your timing?

Seriously though, nice behavioural shot that should do well commercially/anthropomorphically. Is this taken from your roe deer spot?

Cheers,
Chris

A well timed capture showing the displaying behaviour of this bird, with a good low perspective; very nice.

Regards
Terry.

Hi Chris,

He does look like a conductor now you mention it. Yes, from 'roe deer' hide.

Cheers, Mark

Have you got any good ones?

I love it! Apart from the obvious antics of the bird itself, I like the various layers you've managed to capture.

Nice soft colouring and behaviour - very commercial too!!

Mark

Lovely photo, and great movement in the wings.

Well Done Mark