Gus and I did another trip up north again. This is our third of the year, and just 2 days, but I had to go up to seed and mulch the banks of our new drive and culvert which took all summer to get approved. So, 2 days of grousing while we were "in the area".
This was the first grouse and a big one. But really strange coloration. Anyone that says there are only brown and grey grouse haven't seen many. This grey tailed/red ruff is a first for me.
Same bird
A relatively rare "normal" red/brown bird. It had a black ruff, like normal.
Got another one of these also. The only one we saw. I've got to figure out how to cook them tonight. They sure pluck nicely.
The scenery is never bad. Some trumpeter swans way in back too.