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Bonasa umbellus
My dog and I came across a brood of Ruffed Grouse with her chicks. She played that she was hurt by making a sound of a whining puppy to distract us from her chicks that flew into the trees to hide. This one flew into a tree right beside us and did not move. Notice the little feathers on top of its head. So happy to see it. We left and all was well with the mom.
Forest.
Spotted on Jul 6, 2015
Submitted on Jul 6, 2015
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I was quite pleased with myself. But it was pure luck that I saw it land on the branch.
So cute!
Nice shot! You must have sharp eyes to pick out that little fellow!