In addition to this, its short, stocky body and sharp beak make it a skilled hunter. These birds are often seen perched near rivers, ready to dive for fish with precision and grace. They are one of my ...

Biermann, W. H., and Voous, K. H., Birds Observed and Collected during the Whaling Expeditions of the Willem Barendsz in the Antarctic (1946–1947 and 1947–48).

To make the stock, place the whole pheasant in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add all the other ingredients, except the sherry, and cover with a cartouche of baking paper. Bring to the boil, ...