Ruffed Grouse

[Maz]

Hello everyone

I was out looking for birds today and stumbled upon this Ruffed Grouse who was guarding her nest. There was lots of vegetation and this is the best I got. Thanks for looking. Comments are always welcomed.
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Maz (Digital Rebel, Tamron 70-300mm)
http://www.homesteadsforsale.com

[Anthony J Howe]

Good shot Maz and a good find too.
I love the catch light in the top part of the eye. Excellent detail in the plumage.

[Ilah]

I love the feather detail and the composition. Nice shot!

[csquared63]

Nice shot Maz, and good eye! These guys are usually flying away when you spot them.

-Carl

[Gary Fairhead]

If not for the nest its likely the bird would have vanished. Nice portrait of this not easy to photograph bird. Nice work!

[bromm]

Great job on a tough bird to capture.

[alpha788]

Great capture of a Ruffy - getting harder and harder to see any kind of grouse these days!

[stoneylonesome]

Great shot. It's a wonder she didn't start thumping her wings and take off, they can scare the heck out of you when they do that. :rolleyes:

[sarahbn]

That's a great picture! I would love to see one some day . It's our state bird

[ZipDude66]

Good sharp portrait Maz. I have always wanted to photograph one drumming but no luck yet.

Zip

[Maz]

Thank you Anthony, Hali, Carl, Gary, Bromm, Stan, Sandy, Sarahbn and Zip for your nice comments. Much appreciated.

Maz
http://www.homesteadsforsale.com

[Jim_T]

Lovely crisp image.

[sparker1]

Very good capture. We don't often see such a close-up of a grouse.

[Sindri Skulason]

Excellent portrait. Sharp with good details. Love these brown eyes. ;-)