Dusky Grouse

 

I have never seen a Dusky Grouse. Doug Thorburn has and he sent me these pictures of a male displaying on the mountain slopes above Nelson last Sunday. It is a sight that rivals the display of the Wild Turkey

This is the male doing his song and dance to impress a female. At the moment he is showing a red eyebrow.

Moments later, his eyebrows are yellow—a fine transition.

This female is the object of his affection.

How could she ever resist such a visage?

Doug Thorburn’s images are used with permission. 

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3 Responses to Dusky Grouse

  1. Chris Ensing says:

    Splendor in the grass…

  2. Pamella Wik says:

    Remarkable; There are more things in Heaven and earth….

  3. Rick Howie says:

    Doug has captured some wonderful images. Note the change in colour of the combs as the bird pumps more or less blood into them as part of the display process. I suffer grouse envy.

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