The Elusive Pheasant

Though the above sounds like the name for a pub, I am actually referring to a real pheasant who likes to nibble away at the seeds discarded by the smaller birds under the bird feeder. He is usually accompanied by a female and though they are possibily the daftest birds in the world, they are fun to watch. I don't even mind the loud squawk that announces their arrival.
I finally managed to get a decent picture of the male - the colour of his plummage up close is really amazing. The picture taking involved crawling along and hiding behind a shrub and though Purde also joined me (cats do so like to see what you are doing) the pheasant wasn't put off. I'm sure I can get a better picture, soI'll keep trying - a more powerful zoom lens would be a boon - reducing the commando style stalking immensely!