This lovely lady is a Dusky Grouse (Dendragapus obscurus), formerly known as the Blue Grouse. These guys have a fairly restricted range in some of the Western States up towards Alberta. I saw a small handful on my trip, but this one was awfully generous and let me take some pictures. I found her while I was wandering around just after sunrise in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. SOOC Camera Critters Bird Photography Weekly
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Great pictures. On our last ride, we scared up several grouse that were hanging out in the spruce trees. I think they were blue grouse, but didn't get a close look.
Great shots. We saw some grouse at Olmsted Point in Yosemite, now I need to get out my books and see what kind they are. My shots are not nearly as good as yours.
What great pictures! They are really quite beautiful, if a little plump
Nice series of photos, Jill. I take it that the second one shows the grouse sharing her opinion of being photographed?
Sick pictures, as always! Ive had a number of close grouse encounters but never seem to have a camera handy....typical.
Sorry if you get 2 comments from me, but I'm getting error messages when commenting on Blogger blogs at the moment.
I think it enjoyed the photoshoot! Great shots :)
Wonderful series of photos! I too loved the second photo which seems to capture one having a lot to say! Quite dramatic!
I don't believe I've ever seen a grouse! Cool shots!
great shots, your header photo is just too cute
Great shots of the Grouse!
Wonderful photos.
She is adorable and so sweet posing for pics.
It is a cute one...happy SOOC Sunday.
Jill, these are wonderful captures of the grouse.
Fabulous shots! I have never seen a grouse before!!
Nice!! I've only ever seen one, up high at Bryce Canyon in Utah.
Well done!!
What a beautiful bird! She is nice and plump and healthy.
Great shots- Must have set the tone for the day!
Lovely photos and a very interesting bird.
Such lovely patterning on those feathers. Kudos for getting these shots!
Nice to be able to get that close to a Dusky Grouse Jill! You got some great photos with exquisite feather detail.
What a nice close up pics of the grousse. Thay are Pennsylvania's state bird.
Mel @ Arty Bluejay
I do think this bird is a "camer critter" The way it seems ato pose for you. So great. :)
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