Saturday, October 18, 2008

Ruffed Grouse: My First Captures






This photo is the best of the series I obtained from an encounter with a Ruffed Grouse, my first encounter with camera in hand!

The shy elusive Ruffed Grouse is difficult at best to photograph. With the depressed populations brought on by over-browsing of the underbrush by deer; photographing Ruffed Grouse has became next to impossible.

This grouse was alarmed upon discovering my presence but its curiosity allowed me to get a few frames off before it rapidly departed.



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21 comments:

Anonymous said...

Gosh. This is just stunning. I can't remember the last time I saw a Grouse like this but it was over 60 years ago and I probably pulled the trigger and shot him. I suspect we ate him as I wouldn't kill something for sport.

I don't think I ever saw a Pheasant except running around a fence row. I seldom see one captured by a camera.

Brad Myers said...

Great job Salty and a wonderful experience these days just to see one. I hunted the mountains in Franklin County for 20 years in the 70's and 80's seeing very few.

Thats a real bragging shot.

Kerri Farley said...

Wow! What a beautiful bird! I don't believe I have ever seen one of these!!

I think this would make a BEAUTIFUL notecard!!!

Rambling Woods said...

Catching up..beautiful photos. No wonder people can't see the grouse. It blends right in doesn't it? --Michelle--

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Salty: Love the shot and it is a winner. I remember that rapid depart with the wings ablaze. This will probably make next years magazine.

Teena in Toronto said...

Great shot!

I played too :)

ChrissyM said...

Stunning photo

Jane Hards Photography said...

Any encounter would be fine by me. Wonderful. Your header image is incredible.

kjpweb said...

Nothing left to say but hats off!
What a beautiful bird! Love the pattern in the plumage! You did a great job!

Cheers, Klaus

marLou said...

Congrats on getting a shot. I've never seen one. Lovely pic.

photowannabe said...

Excellent shot Salty. I've never seen one in real life. that's what I like about blogging. I learn an see so many interesting things.

Unknown said...

Congratulations: great shot. And beautiful bird. Are efforts underway to help restore its habitat?

Carletta said...

A great shot!
Glad you had your camera.

Anonymous said...

And I love that shot! Glad you had your camera with you;) Mine is posted HERE. Happy CC!~

Unknown said...

I've never seen a grouse ruffled or otherwise. Good find.

You're right, I really had to run to keep up with that snail :)

lv2scpbk said...

Beautiful photo. I don't think I've ever seen one up close and your photo is probably the closest I will come to seeing one. Wonderful job on this one. It looks like a postcard.

Shelley said...

A great photo! The way he's posed in those minds makes me think this would make a nice xmas card!

TwD said...

What a catch! What a garmet it has...like some medieval costume...

i beati said...

I haven't seen one in forever howabout golden pheasant??

ratmammy said...

that was good camouflage!

Misty DawnS said...

This is an awesome and gorgeous bird Salty! WOW - LOOK at those markings - breathtaking!

By the way - you are the Camera-Critters featured capture for this week.