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Sep 04, 2014 12:49 |  #1

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Sep 04, 2014 13:36 |  #2

I've heard some folks think spruce grouse are mythical birds, so seldom are they encountered. Well done, Jeff. I usually find them in winter, but then I don't look for them in summer either.
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Sep 04, 2014 14:51 |  #3

Thank you Al, this one came to me and hung out for a while.


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Sep 04, 2014 17:45 |  #4

Great shot.!


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Sep 05, 2014 06:19 |  #5

Thanks John, I was out checking out an area that held other game and this little one came out to say hello. He stood on the road so its not the best BG but thats the way it goes.


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Sep 05, 2014 06:34 |  #6

Well captured John.


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Sep 05, 2014 07:31 |  #7

Nice one Jeff!


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Sep 05, 2014 09:14 |  #8

Red Dexs wrote in post #17136827 (external link)
Well captured John.

Thanks but truth is Ian and I have a thing were the name always comes out wrong. but the fact are mostly correct lol My name is Jeff Thats what most call me but not all.


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Sep 05, 2014 09:17 |  #9

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Nice one Jeff!

Thanks Cheryl, I know most see them as a winter bird but they do live here all year long. this one it a youngster and he was willing to just hang out.


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Sep 05, 2014 11:50 |  #10

Maybe he was looking for a handout? Good fortune and way to take advantage of it..."Sue";)


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Sep 05, 2014 20:05 |  #11

Very nice!


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Sep 05, 2014 22:05 |  #12

Beautiful bird , nice capture .




  
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Sep 05, 2014 22:43 |  #13

Wow what a beautiful bird! Great capture of a very hard to find bird!


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Sep 05, 2014 22:45 |  #14

Thanks everyone,


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Sep 06, 2014 07:06 |  #15

Great shot of a beautiful bird


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