A pheasant

Females are even more skittish than males. I managed two shots before another one hurried by and brought this one along towards shelter.

It's too hot to do anything. I managed a walk from home early in the morning. Had coffee on the balcony when it was still doable. Retreated indoors for now. My chair on the balcony will be in the shade from about 3 PM. That's when I'll resume sitting outside with the book I'm engrossed in at the moment.