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Lagopus lagopus
Here is a group of Ptarmigans showing their plumage "turning", pictures taken in the Fall, (Sept.) they are turning white and losing their summer brown. Note the heavy feathered feet and they also have feathers in their nostrils to combat the extreme cold weather. There are 2 Ptarmigans in the fourth picture, I walked right by and did not see them but heard their unique calls.
Spotted on Sep 29, 2008
Submitted on Nov 22, 2012
37 Comments (1–25)
Awesome !!
Wow! So lovely! It must be hard to spot though.
Nice
Gorgeous!
Good eye Jeannette, the males have "wattles", like many species of birds, an example that most of us are familiar with is the common rooster who's "crown and comb" is very apparent. The "wattles" on the Ptarmigan are quite inconspicuous. See the following link; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wattle_(ana...)
Amazing! What is that red dash above its eye?
Wonderful pictures! At the right time to spot the change in feathers!
A definite SOTD!
the best winter pic!
Love his little yeti-looking feet <3
Great spotting!! Congratulations!
congratulations for SOTD
Congratulations Randy on this Wonderful Spotting and SotD !
congratulations!
Thank You for sharing your most beautiful bird!
Beautiful, congratulations :)
Congratulations great spotting :)
Nice spotting ..Congrats..
Interesting last picture to present their mimic seasonal form to the surroundings....
Wonderful Bird... Arctic world is so amazing with such great fauna.
Congratulations Randy. Very nice camouflaged bird!
Beautiful capture Randy,congrats and thanks for sharing
great spotting and photos! Congratulations !!
Congratulations, Randy!!
Well THANK YOU everyone for the warm welcome and positive support! Only been here 3 days and I already feel at home. :)
Beautiful bird and congratulations