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.
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Same bird
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A relatively rare "normal" red/brown bird. It had a black ruff, like normal.
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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.
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The scenery is never bad. Some trumpeter swans way in back too.
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