Pheasant problems.

[Spyroviper]

Hey everyone!

Right, so I went out on Sunday and Tuesday armed with my new 300mm lens. I was walking through some woods when I spotted (what looked to be a pheasent) but it walked behind a tree and disapeared!

The same thing happend yesterday, in some lightly dense tree cover, a pheasent darted across near where I was and into a bush, then it was gone.
I guess, what I'm asking is, is there a good way to actually locate them? or lure them out, because they seem to be pretty darn fast

Many Thanks!


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[NickCantle]

Originally Posted by Spyroviper

Hey everyone!

Right, so I went out on Sunday and Tuesday armed with my new 300mm lens. I was walking through some woods when I spotted (what looked to be a pheasent) but it walked behind a tree and disapeared!

The same thing happend yesterday, in some lightly dense tree cover, a pheasent darted across near where I was and into a bush, then it was gone.
I guess, what I'm asking is, is there a good way to actually locate them? or lure them out, because they seem to be pretty darn fast

Many Thanks!


-A

I think this is a sit and wait venture I'm afraid. Park yourself in some bushes, nice and low and anticipate their paths. I am lucky enough to see Pheasants in the garden every day and a number of them wont scarper when you're a foot away. For the more shy ones, a 'gently does it' approach is necessary.

Nick

[ron1863]

I agree with Nick that sit and wait is usually the best plan, especially if you know they are in the area.
I am in the lucky situation in that there is a large estate down the road from me where they breed Pheasants for shooting and there are so many escapees that the woods and field are thick with them. They don't half give you a scare though as you almost have to stand on them before they noisily run or fly off.

[RobinP]

I bit of Pheasant 'fud' usually works. Sprinkle some about in a clearing and sit and wait.

[Spyroviper]

Thank you all for your advice!

I will try this again next week to see if I will get lucky

[SteveHL]

I'd put a small amount of bird seed near where you've seen them for a few days, pick a spot where you can sit near by and take your pictures so make sure theres enough good light and a place for you to sit next to a tree/bush. Id put down the food and stand and sit in your chosen position and just watch them get used to the food and someone being there. They are usually very trusting as they have been around humans while they were reared. Once they accept you in the environment `i'd then take the camera and get your shots. Another way is to drive down small counrty lanes and pull onto the verge. they get used to vehicles and you can use the car as a hide.
Hope this helps
Regards
SteveHL