my second flying pheasant

Wow monbuck8, looks very clean! Feathers look great as well. Two thumbs up from me ;D

 

Very Nice

 

That's a nice bird. A few comments, however. One, the neck ring band looks as if it's stained. Perhaps just the picture. Now the rest is just PERSONAL PREFERENCE. I never bend the wings forward like that. It's really not natural. Because of the breast bone, birds actually fly with their "elbows" tucked in. You try it. Hold your arms straight out and wave them as fast and long as you can. Now, tuck your elbows into your sides and try it. Much easier, huh? This will also close the wing down so the secondaries make a nice arc across the back.

The tail would look much better closed slightly. The bands on the tail feathers will produce a nice curved effect while spread apart, it's not noticeable.

Finally, the head. I like my birds looking as if they're watching the sky above them and not looking back over their shoulders. Tip the beak up to give this effect. I also like to pull the "ears" out where they can be seen.

Most of that, again, is personal preference. Your bird looks quite good to only be your second.

 

Looks great Monbuck, I agree with George but its your preference..Tuck the "elbows" to complement the secondarys...Close up the tail a little...Tip the beak and give him a little ear job ..
Just recommendations...Your bird looks great! Congrats on the flyer!!! Any customer would be pleased with that one.....Great Job!!!

 

Really nice.

 

A soft rag dampened with 3% hydrogen peroxide then wiped with a water wet rag will remove the blood stain on the neck band. The tail looks much more natural on the second mount..
Looks like you are having fun!!! Enjoy!!! waterdude