Grouse chasing photog!

I noticed this grouse on the side of the road this AM...I stopped and put it on Reverse (I had 700mm...need to get back to compose the image) and noticed the bird was running after the car!

I stopped, got out and it just followed me around and no matter how I tried to back away...it just followed

So I spent a good 10minutes just observing it as it hung around me. I finaly managed to get it in minimum focus (15Ft) but could only negotiate a couple of shots.

Here's a portrait. Taken off my bean bag (which i set on my knee while kneeling).

And also throwing in one of my favorite RWB so far.

Marc

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Those are both very nice shots, Marc.....I especially like the close up of the grouse.

Very nice portrait capture Marc. You're one step closer to our challange.

very nice set of captures marc. the eye of the grouse is very sharp and the RW blackbird is posing nicely, well done!

Nice shots and good story Marc. Probably a good thing you didn't open the car door.

Nice shots Marc, Great pose on the RWBB.

I wish I could manage to get shots like this, one day I will have the skills for this! Great job!

The grouse is saying, "Are you my mother?" lolol. What a cute shot!
Karen

What great shots! I wish some bird would follow me around just begging to have it's picture taken :P

Both are excellent captures Marc.

2 nice captures Marc;

What on earth was that grouse doing on your Beanbag?

Nice capture's Marc!

Great shots Marc. The Grouse is still on my "wanted" list.

the RWBB says He Went that way!!!

Love it

Excellent shots, sharp with beautiful b/g's and light! Sweet!