The winter has passed without any of the Ruffed Grouse in my yard displaying their ruffs. Now that the mating season is approaching, a male grouse was seen to flash some of his ruff without ever opening it completely. What seemed half-hearted now should get serious soon when the grouse’s display is used to both intimidate other males and attract females.
A male Ruffed Grouse shows a bit of its black ruff as if practicing for the forthcoming mating season.
I look forward to the full Monty. Thanks again