Ruffed grouse are my
favorite game bird during hunting season and I love where and how they live throughout the year. I often see
their snow roosts during my snowshoe hikes and when I spotted this
one I had my camera at hand. The bird jumped in an explosion of snow
and I missed that shot, but was able to get a decent photo of it's
departure. I hope to hear him drumming before too long. Interesting stuff.
Winter continues here, but
there's a promise of Spring in the air. The last three days have seen
melting temperatures and though it's too early to believe Winter
isn't going to give us another blast, we're all hoping it won't.
