I live in the valley and the only grouse I see in my yard is a Ruffed Grouse: residential grouse, replacement grouse. To increase the odds of seeing a Dusky Grouse, I visit the high country.
Although breeding season is over, a male Dusky Grouse seems to be showing off for the ladies.
A female demonstrates the advantage of cryptic plumage: When distant and stationary, she just vanishes.
“I believe I speak for game birds everywhere in thanking you for choosing a camera for your shooting.”
…these are beautiful photographs. I especially enjoyed today’s post as I’ve never seen one in person. Love the last photo (and the caption).
That caption is worth a thousand pictures!
(Well, almost).