2103_0697 Sharp-tailed Grouse
Big wind storm here last night and this morning; poles down, power has been out most of the day. Just got it back two hours ago while I was at a friend's place making coffee on my camp stove for a couple of fair damsels... wind is still roaring so I know we could lose it again anytime...
Anyway, a late posting, but a good one, I think. Two male Sharp-tailed Grouse vie for dominance on their lek last spring. The bird on the left is lunging while the other one dances away and tries to circle around to gain advantage. It's all about mating rights, and it can get serious - blood and feathers flying.
Photographed in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2021 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
2103_0697 Sharp-tailed Grouse
Big wind storm here last night and this morning; poles down, power has been out most of the day. Just got it back two hours ago while I was at a friend's place making coffee on my camp stove for a couple of fair damsels... wind is still roaring so I know we could lose it again anytime...
Anyway, a late posting, but a good one, I think. Two male Sharp-tailed Grouse vie for dominance on their lek last spring. The bird on the left is lunging while the other one dances away and tries to circle around to gain advantage. It's all about mating rights, and it can get serious - blood and feathers flying.
Photographed in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2021 James R. Page - all rights reserved.