ring-necked pheasant

 

Although not wonderful, this is a miracle shot.  I was at the farm, watching the guys stripping cotton.  As I drove slowly along the section road with the window down, I heard this cock crowing.  A quick glimpse to the left, hit the brakes hard, grabbed the camera and got off two frames before he took off into the brush.  He better work on his camouflage skills -- pheasant hunting season in Lubbock County begins December 6!