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Sep 05, 2016 16:55 |  #1

Went out for a nice day birding in Michigan's Upper Peninsula yesterday. I was lucky enough to find the species I targeted. (Edited version later posted below.)

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Sep 05, 2016 16:59 |  #2

They are a pretty bird. Thanks for sharing.:-)


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Sep 05, 2016 17:06 |  #3

Very nice. I lived my first 27 years in Michigan and never saw a Spruce grouse. Lot's of Ruffs but no Spruce. Good stuff.


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Sep 05, 2016 20:14 |  #4

Very nice. Some people think they are mythical birds. I think lowering the exposure might bring out more richness in the coloration, more in keeping with where you usually find these guys. Anyway, good for you.


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Sep 06, 2016 05:59 |  #5

Updated the image reducing the exposure.

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Sep 06, 2016 10:46 |  #6

Really like the bumped version. Cool birds!




  
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Sep 06, 2016 18:26 |  #7

very nice shots- I like the 2nd best


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Sep 06, 2016 21:06 |  #8

Thanks to all for taking the time to comment. Best wishes...


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Sep 07, 2016 18:36 as a reply to  @ Greg_8's post |  #9

Really like the under exposed version, the male is a stunning bird to photograph.


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Sep 08, 2016 23:33 |  #10

Really nice.


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Sep 11, 2016 13:19 |  #11

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Jan 31, 2017 13:58 |  #12

I used to live in Maine, where they also have Spruce Grouse. I never saw one though. Beautiful photo!


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Feb 01, 2017 07:08 |  #13

Gorgeous bird. I prefer the revised edition.




  
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