RSPB Pheasant by rosiekind

RSPB Pheasant

I went up to the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds for those not living in UK) Headquarters to buy some nesting material as the birds are starting to build nests in the garden. I couldn't believe it when they told me in the shop that they didn't stock it and I would probably need to buy it on line or they could order some and get it delivered to me. Why does an organisation who relies on people buying things in their shop not stock something like this? They are supposed to be the specialists!

Anyway, I went to the hide and saw this little fellow and his wife came too. Then he had a fight with a squirrel. I think it was over the food that was dropping from the seed feeders.

Today would have been my Mum's birthday and my Dad used to bring home pheasants that he had killed in the fields as he was a farmer. I don't like to think about him doing that now but this one's for you Mum.

Best on black if you have time. Thanks for all your kind comments and Favs - it is always much appreciated. I'm off to Camera Club tonight but will try to catch up later.
Beautiful bird. Beautiful tribute to your mom, too. :)
February 10th, 2015  
Beautiful capture, beautiful reflection.
February 10th, 2015  
What a great shot of the pheasant. I love his reflection. I have had a hard time getting a good picture of pheasants. fav
February 10th, 2015  
Great capture of the pheasant and a great tribute as well.
February 10th, 2015  
Great shot, a gorgeous bird! Fav.
February 10th, 2015  
A super shot Rosie
February 10th, 2015  
Wonderful shot and lovely tribute
February 10th, 2015  
A man after my own heart!! Good shot
February 10th, 2015  
Great photo and love the colourful reflection!
February 10th, 2015  
Beautiful capture - great reflection!! FAv!
February 10th, 2015  
Love his patterns and colours, great reflection.
February 10th, 2015  
Fabulous love the reflection
February 10th, 2015  
A beautiful reflection, super capture. Fav!! 😃
February 10th, 2015  
Nice shot of a beautiful bird.
February 10th, 2015  
Lovely shot with that stunning reflection. Fav!
February 10th, 2015  
Gorgeous!
February 10th, 2015  
Blessings to in memory of your Mom's birthday. Lovely photo.
February 10th, 2015  
Jo
A lovely shot Rosie.
February 10th, 2015  
Lovely shot, neat reflection too.
February 10th, 2015  
Super capture, great reflection
February 10th, 2015  
Beautiful reflection
February 10th, 2015  
Lovely capture and reflection. fav,
February 10th, 2015  
How beautiful, fabulous capture Rosie fav :)
February 10th, 2015  
Great reflection, lovely shot!
February 10th, 2015  
Wonderful pheasant, I love his reflection!
February 10th, 2015  
So beautiful!
February 10th, 2015  
Love the reflection :) fav
February 10th, 2015  
Pheasants are such beautiful birds, we have one that comes to our bird table. Pheasants round here are bred for the shoot so hard to know what side I am on. I hate shooting but it's a way of life & gamekeeper does do good things in the countryside....some estates round here have so much wild life you are nearly tripping over the pheasants!
February 10th, 2015  
Sam
He is a lovely looking pheasant! I'm not sure I have ever seen actually. Wonderful thoughts about your Mum, hope you are ok :)
February 10th, 2015  
What a beautiful pheasant - didn't realize how long their tails were. And to catch the reflection at the same time - fantastic.
February 11th, 2015  
Beautifully reflected pheasant. Fav!
February 11th, 2015  
Wow! The bird was amazing on its own, but the reflection? Double wow! Fav.
February 11th, 2015  
Bev
Absolutely stunning shot. So colorful and clear and perfect reflection. Fav
February 11th, 2015  
Gorgeous capture!!! FAV!!!
February 11th, 2015  
Beautiful capture and reflection.
February 11th, 2015  
Wonderful composition and colours. Fav
February 11th, 2015  
Never heard of buying material for nests. Maybe because I live in an area where there is tons of natural material for them. But what a lovely capture of this bird.
February 11th, 2015  
Kat
Beautiful capture. Love the reflection. :)
February 11th, 2015  
Gosh aren't you lucky to get to see these in person and "shoot" then with your camera. Well captured. fav congrats on the PP
February 11th, 2015  
Super fav and pin, too. Congrats on making PP with this masterpiece shot ... so well deserved!
February 11th, 2015  
Beautiful reflection
February 11th, 2015  
Super capture, love the reflection fav
February 11th, 2015  
An OUTSTANDING shot Rosie...Fav
February 11th, 2015  
Fantastic and one of your best captures with the reflections, instant FAV.
February 11th, 2015  
Stunning!
February 12th, 2015  
Fabulous capture! Fav
February 12th, 2015  
Great shot, Rosie. I used to see these more when I was a kid but it's rare now here in New England. I did see several on a recent trip to Nova Scotia.
February 12th, 2015  
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