Pheasant Displaying – Peak District Wildlife Photography

Pheasant displaying in some evening sunshine. This strange display is to warn off rival males from entering their territory.

Pheasants are one of Britain’s most colourful birds. They have become so widespread that they are now our most common gamebird leading many to believe they are native to the UK, but were in fact introduced from Asia around the time of the Romans.

Find out more about pheasants.