Grouse by kathiecb

Grouse

Yesterday I was driving the backroads in search of a Snowy Owl as I'd heard some had migrated to my area.
No Snowy Owl but delighted to see this Ruffed Grouse. Altho not uncommon they are very elusive and very well camouflaged as they hide in thickets.
Reading up on them it was interesting that during the winter the scales on their toes grow out along the sides providing the bird with temporary snowshoes. That would be useful this year.
Nice find. It’s so interesting how animals adapt.
January 18th, 2018  
Fabulous capture, composition, tones
January 18th, 2018  
Wow, he is so chubby, bordering on morbidly obese I would say. ha ha.
January 18th, 2018  
Lucky you..............I was just saying the other day.................why haven't we seen any grouse this year!
Great find and shot............a snowy would be awesome as well, maybe next time!
January 19th, 2018  
He's so well hidden, I'm glad you spied him. I'm impressed with how warm he must be with all that girth and feathers.
January 19th, 2018  
How interesting and adaptive. I guess plus the body fat to keep them warm as this is a very fat bird.
January 19th, 2018  
Super spotting! Congrats on getting such a nice sharp shot off of the grouse! Best in located the owls!
January 19th, 2018  
@dide @seattlite @onewing @janeandcharlie @yaorenliu Thanks for your comments. A few have quite unkindly noted his girth. He's more the size/shape of a chicken versus a streamlined soaring elegant bird. LOL
@radiogirl A snowy swooped down and landed in my backyard a couple of days ago. I ran for the camera but he didn't stick around long. Likely just a mouse morsel. The hunt continues.
@elatedpixie Thanks for stopping by.
January 19th, 2018  
Great shot and enjoyed reading about your shot and the grouse! Fav
January 20th, 2018  
@harbie Thanks Harbie. I love researching after I take a shot.
January 21st, 2018  
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