Leighton Moss, Lancashire, UK

Canon300D with 300mm f4.0 L lens. f/5.0, 1/400, ISO 800

Pheasants rear their head and stare you in the eye for a second before taking off - this gives you time for a couple of shots at most. Because I was out in early morning I had to use a high ISO rating to get the required shutter speed, which unfortunately makes the shot a little grainy.