Bill
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Post by Bill on Jan 24, 2009 20:21:25 GMT -8
We went up to Manning Park with a skiing/boarding trip today. On the road up to the hill we saw this Grouse. I think it is a Franklin's Spruce Grouse because of the white markings up the back, and the markings on the face. I am not sure about the white tip on the end of the tail. We did not get a long look at it but managed to snap this picture. Can anyone help?   This was the biggest excitement as far as birds go today.... Thanks |
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Post by murraybrown on Jan 25, 2009 19:28:12 GMT -8
Hi Bill, I agree with your ID. A Spruce Grouse is a good find this time of year. Nice going.
Murray
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Post by Gord on Jan 25, 2009 22:50:47 GMT -8
Bill, indeed a nice find.
Did you see any Grey Jays, Clark's Nutcrackers or crows up around there?
Looking for more birds for our monthly challenge. Your "Fool Hen" and Bruce and Joanne's Ruby-crowned Kinglet they photographed are good additions!
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Bill
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Post by Bill on Jan 26, 2009 6:03:04 GMT -8
The list for the trip is not that long as we had to go home early. Here it is:
Spruce grouse
Grey Jay
Crow
Raven
American Dipper (-15 and 'dipping' in the little open water available!!)
Mountain Chickadee
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Credit to JohnV for the last two
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