Momma Spruce Grouse w/ Chicks

[hobbes]

hobbes​

Posted 2 hours ago

My wife and I walked up on a momma Franklin's (Spruce) grouse with 5 chicks. I spotted her from 50 or so yards while returning to the trailhead but didn't notice the5 chicks until we were on top of her. She rushed us fan out before I started recording. They are tiny and I wouldn't guess more than a few days old but I don't really know. If you listen close (over our crunching steps) you can here the noise she's making that sent the little guys running for cover.

 

[Mt Al]

That's cool Hobbes! Thanks for sharing.

 

[MTWop]

Love it, thanks for posting