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:

  1. AnonymousSat Oct 18, 05:54:00 AM EDT

    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.

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  2. Brad MyersSat Oct 18, 06:25:00 AM EDT

    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.

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  3. Kerri FarleySat Oct 18, 11:11:00 AM EDT

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

    I think this would make a BEAUTIFUL notecard!!!

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  4. Rambling WoodsSat Oct 18, 12:43:00 PM EDT

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

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  5. This Is My Blog - fishing guySat Oct 18, 01:08:00 PM EDT

    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.

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  6. Teena in TorontoSat Oct 18, 05:48:00 PM EDT

    Great shot!

    I played too :)

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  7. ChrissyMSat Oct 18, 06:25:00 PM EDT

    Stunning photo

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  8. Jane Hards PhotographySat Oct 18, 08:04:00 PM EDT

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

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  9. kjpwebSat Oct 18, 08:12:00 PM EDT

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

    Cheers, Klaus

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  10. marLouSat Oct 18, 08:33:00 PM EDT

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

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  11. photowannabeSat Oct 18, 09:15:00 PM EDT

    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.

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  12. UnknownSat Oct 18, 10:18:00 PM EDT

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

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  13. CarlettaSat Oct 18, 10:33:00 PM EDT

    A great shot!
    Glad you had your camera.

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  14. AnonymousSat Oct 18, 10:49:00 PM EDT

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

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  15. AnonymousSun Oct 19, 03:06:00 AM EDT

    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 :)

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  16. lv2scpbkSun Oct 19, 10:05:00 AM EDT

    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.

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  17. ShelleySun Oct 19, 10:21:00 AM EDT

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

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  18. TwD Sun Oct 19, 11:16:00 AM EDT

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

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  19. i beatiSun Oct 19, 01:21:00 PM EDT

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

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  20. ratmammySun Oct 19, 01:32:00 PM EDT

    that was good camouflage!

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  21. Misty DawnSTue Oct 21, 08:16:00 PM EDT

    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.

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Coy