Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Saturday 9 February 2019

Red Grouse - Peak District

We've had a cold spell recently, and last week brought us our first snow of the winter here in the North West. Always a pain in the neck when travelling to and from work, it also gives an opportunity to see more wildlife. Due to the cold weather the birds are a lot more active as they desperately search for food.
I was hoping that the nice white blanket might also make it easier to spot some birds. I headed up into the Peak District to see what I could find. Red Grouse are a favourite up here and I was hoping that I'd find some posing nicely against the snow. No such luck. In fact, I found it harder to find them than in the summer.
Their calls gave them away and I managed a few distant shots before the cold drove me back to my car.

Nicely camouflaged against the heather.




5 comments:

  1. I had to look very hard to find the Grouse in the first shot. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  2. Hello, great sighting of the Grouse. I love the last photo. Thank you so much for linking up your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend.

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  3. He blends in so well except for the snow.

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  4. So we'll camouflaged! Fantastic sighting. Thanks for sharing with us at I'd Rather B Birdin this week.

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  5. How splendid! Have a lovely week and stay warm!

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