Jump to content

  • GUESTS

    If you want access to members only forums on HSO, you will gain access only when you Sign-in or Sign-Up .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member. ?

Spruce Grouse ( Lake County )

Borealhunter

By Borealhunter
in Bird Watching

 Share

Recommended Posts

Borealhunter Collaborator

Borealhunter

Posted
Posted

I was guiding this morning and ran into some spruce grouse on the Whyte Road. Three of them were males and one female. The grouse were easily approached using the car as a blind. I am was so pumped the photos turned out pretty good. I always wanted a good photo of Spruce Grouse.

To get there from Ely:

Hwy 1 heading east and go pass the Lake County Rd 2 intersection. Right before the small community of Isabella on your right side is the Stoney River Road ( SRR ). Head south on SRR and the Whyte Rd will be on your left side. Go about .5 miles and the grouse were on the road. Some times the grouse are on SRR right before the Whyte Rd. A Great Gray Owl was seen on the Whyte Rd about 1.3 miles from the SRR. There was also a Hawk Owl just north of the Whyte Rd on the SRR about 2.5 - 3.0 miles.

Thanks so much for the nice comments on the photos!!

Spruce-Grouse-A.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jim Almquist Grand Master

Jim Almquist

Posted
Posted

Beautiful shot Mike, I think that is one of your best yet!

I have to agree

The background and having him feeding on that branch just makes this shot. I guess I am assuming he was feeding but when ever I see Grouse in trees or shrubs that it what they are usually doing.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now ↓↓↓ or ask your question and then register. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

  I accept