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10.13.2011

Ruffed Grouse, Part II


I had just stepped outside to water some flowers and noticed this little fella standing in the grass, frozen like a statue. I slipped back into the house, grabbed my camera and silently crept back outside and started to take some shots. It wasn't long before he made a dash for the bushes and I felt quite lucky to have captured this. I wonder if he is related to this "Proud Bird".

World Bird Wednesday at The Pine River Review

28 comments:

  1. Ashley SiskOctober 13, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I don't think I've ever seen one of those - beautiful bird.

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  2. AngiOctober 13, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    awesome photo! it's my first time to see this bird. thanks for sharing.

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  3. TexWisGirlOctober 13, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    oh, gorgeous! lucky you!

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  4. ShelOctober 13, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Great shot - cute birdie!!

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  5. DeannaOctober 13, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Haven't ever seen one of these, but he sure is spectacular...hopped over to your earlier pic and it is gorgeous too.

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  6. karrenOctober 13, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog. To answer your question about the area of that monument: It is in Southern Utah, right by Saint George. Have you heard of the Tuacahn Amphitheater? It is on the road to that, shortly before the turn off to Snow Canyon. I will be posting pictures of that area next.

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  7. SusanOctober 13, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Oh wow...how neat!! Interesting for sure.

    Hope your day is blessed♥

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  8. deb dutyOctober 13, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    What a great capture! So glad he stayed long enough for you!

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  9. EllieOctober 13, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Lucky you - that's a great shot to get.

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  10. Betty ManousosOctober 13, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    that is an exquisite shot of a beautiful bird!

    such wonderful colours

    brilliant post!

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  11. Lisa GordonOctober 13, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    What a beautiful bird this is!
    Fantastic photograph Barb!
    Sending you wishes for a wonderful weekend!

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  12. jooOctober 13, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    It's such a beautiful bird, not only pride:)

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  13. A Creative GraceOctober 13, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    that was good timing! great shot Barb :)

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  14. KmcblackburnOctober 13, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Wow...a stunning photo capturing such beautiful markings. What kind of bird is this?

    Kathy

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  15. Nadege,October 13, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    beautiful plumage on this proud fellow. Nice capture.

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  16. Gina KleinworthOctober 13, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Now that is always exciting to see something like that - especially when you are ready with your camera.

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  17. SaunOctober 13, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Wow, that is exciting a beautiful bird. Great shot thanks for sharing

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  18. Ms. BeckyOctober 13, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    WOW! I've never laid eyes on one of these birds. how blessed you were to be visited by such a beautiful creature. and lucky to get some photos too. it just screams "autumn" in such a lovely way. those feathers are spectacular! happy day to you Barb.

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  19. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyOctober 13, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Beautiful. I guess the closest type bird we have is the quail.

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  20. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    This is a fabulous capture. Especially because the grouse should blend in with his surrounds.

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  21. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Congrats on this capture - timing is everything!

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  22. FjällripanOctober 19, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Soo beautiful, great capture!

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  23. SpringmanOctober 19, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    A great experience! Your stealth skills must be something to slip back in and then out of the house and still get the picture. Amazing!

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  24. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Great shot!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  25. theconstantwalkerOctober 19, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    That's a beautiful bird to see...many thanks for sharing.

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  26. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    What a beauty!

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  27. LarryOctober 19, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Super shot of the Ruffed Grouse Barb! What a great find!

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  28. jeanlivingsimpleOctober 22, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Sweet capture of a bird I would love to see!

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