A stunning female, putting on a show.
The male, with lovely red eyebrows.
Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you
Monday, 22 October 2012
Red Grouse
Can't wait for the clocks to go back next weekend. I like to go out early, but that's difficult when it's only getting light at 7.30 on a clear day. Still, it was a cracking morning on Sunday. I've missed the Macclesfield area recently, having gone to some different places at the weekend. Birds were quite thin on the ground, but I got some fantastically close views of a pair of Red Grouse. I've always wanted to get close to them, but they are a rather shy bird. Having said that, these two birds seemed oblivious to me. I didn't have to move, as they came to within 5 metres of me. Unfortunately, they do tend to stick to long grassy areas, so some of these pics have grass in front of them, but they're the best I've got so far.
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wow, they really are beautiful photos! beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteYou really got close to them,great shots.It almost looks as though a puzzle could be made of the first picture.Very detailed feathering.phyllis
ReplyDeleteThese are great images Adam... lovely birds to see.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThat lovely white ring round their eyes makes them look so friendly - lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of gorgeous birds, Adam! I do love the red eyebrows!! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird, great sighting of the Grouse!
ReplyDeleteFabulous captures Adam. You must be so thrilled that these two cooperated!
ReplyDeletereally wonderful !!
ReplyDeletethis is a bird I wanted to see up close when I visited Scotland. But we did not see it at all. Glad to see your shots.
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC captures!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh those are beautiful birds -- I can't believe they came up so close to you...(I think all your birds know that you belong out there!). Lovely photos, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnd reminds me I better find out when our clocks change back. (It's still dark here at 7:30 in the morning -- I hate that!)
Excellent shots Adam.
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