THE GROUSE AMONG US

RUFFED GROUSE GROWING UP

Their tails are not yet full grown as of September 11.

They usually keep an eye on you, but go about their business.

Growing up in Southern Ontario
 it was a marvel if one could get within forty feet of a grouse.

We don't hunt partridge since we moved to Nipigon.
 We tried it in 1966 but when the hunter has to BACK UP  in order to get a shot,
 there is no "sport" in that. 

They like dandelion leaves or plantain.

This is their " Father", September 13, 2012.

September 28, 2012
Bottoms Up

He has his eye on a hen under the tree.

Now he has his eye on me but I don't count.

Sept 28, 2012 Not distracted one bit.