Baby Grouse by jamibann

Baby Grouse

We went for a walk up Glen Gairn and Geallaig hill yesterday, covering almost 19 km. Whilst walking we scared a mum grouse with her wee ones ... they all went scarpering off into the distance, but this little fellow was left behind. I guess he thought we couldn't see him, and he just stayed perfectly still, although I could see his little heart beating hard. He was probably petrified, but let me get really close to take a photo with my little point-and-shoot. I then went off and left him in peace, very content with my selection of photos of him in his hiding place among the heather branches. Thank you baby grouse.

And we got good news from our 'baby' too - the results are in and he is now the proud holder of an M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering. Girlfriend's results were good too, so we're delighted for them both. :-)
Such a beautiful photo of the baby grouse. I love knowing the back story to how you came to capture it. Also congratulations to your son and his girlfriend on their results :) that is fabulous news.
July 6th, 2019  
Ahhh...dear little one......bet his mum gave him a hard time when she returned.........
July 6th, 2019  
....that will be the famous one.
July 6th, 2019  
Great capture
July 6th, 2019  
Lovely grouse shot, perfectly framed - well nigh impossible to photograph one of these! Congrats to your son and his gf, too! :)
July 6th, 2019  
Congratulations to your Youth Team.

We saw 'our' Red-legged Partridges arrive and thereafter their chicks, yet little else since. Partly, I suspect, as a result of erecting a fence to keep Mitzi and the Partridges out of harm’s way. Previously the Ps sauntered near the house and ate the seeds we left for them. I miss them. However, am cheered by the fact that they were here, albeit incognito!
July 6th, 2019  
Bep
Lovely shot, Issi. Congrats to your son and girlfriend.
July 6th, 2019  
Aww poor wee thing! Congrats to you "baby!"
July 6th, 2019  
well done!
July 6th, 2019  
Really nice job capturing him in his "hiding place" - great details.
July 6th, 2019  
First that was a very long walk.....feel bad grumbling about mine now! Lucky to see this wee bird, so glad he stayed put & you were able to get this shot. Beautiful markings! Many congratulations to your son & his girlfriend, big celebrations tonight! Such a relief when hopes are realised!
July 6th, 2019  
What a great find and capture :)
July 6th, 2019  
I can see it quaking I believe. Nicely captured. Good details. Glad about your son's degree.
July 7th, 2019  
Cool capture of the grouse, and loved your narrative of finding it and its beating heart. Congrats on the good family news.
July 7th, 2019  
Such beautiful markings of blacks and browns. Don't you just love it when nature dares to give you the chance to photograph it. Makes me smile when it happens. Super congrats to your son on his accomplishment! I know he's got some very proud parents.
July 7th, 2019  
Wonderful capture of this cute baby grouse. I like the way he’s framed in the heather branches. Huge congratulations to your son and his girlfriend on their academic accomplishments! That’s absolutely fabulous! :-)
July 10th, 2019  
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