Not a Pheasant.....

This little guy has guts.

While photographing Eagles, Swans, Pelicans, American Kestrals, Seagulls (Utah's State Bird), and other named birds this little guy was front and center.  Dodging the much bigger birds.  His life seemed at risk.  At least he acted as though it was.  Kind of a nervous Nelly if you will.  By count this bird was more successful than all the others at getting meals.  He did not wait for the pickings.  Nor did he rely on floaters.  Not to be confused with those things in my drink after my grandsons take a sip. 

He's a diver.  Swimming around checking below the surface he would suddenly dive.  Upon surfacing this little Jacque Cousteau took a breath and munched on his delicacy.  Actually he would swallow it whole.  Never the less he was good.  No other bird thief would rob him of his meal.  Must be some kind of little big man, ninja, or marshal arts master.  Even the big boys kinda ignored him.  I guess I was the one making him nervous.

Not sure what the birds name is.  No not his name!  The bird name, like eagle or sparrow or whatever.  To show respect I plan on finding his name.  He deserves the respect.