I was left in awe with displays of pure, raw confidence this past weekend.
It’s no secret that a grouse’s best defence is camouflage. It’s surprising they didn’t snicker under their breath as I passed close by without seeing anything. They just stood motionless as only a confident grouse can (at least that’s what I suspect since I didn’t actually see them).
However, I was able to spot a few grouse on the roadside and enjoyed making images.
As the shadows lengthened at the end of the day, I noticed a grouse standing in the middle of the road.
Despite camouflage that was hopelessly inadequate for the gravel background, despite the risks involved in parking in that location, this grouse was perfectly still. Despite all evidence this grouse courageously believed – a most remarkable display of confidence.
I was so moved by the experience, I declare this grouse the most confident bird anywhere.
Krahnpix 
Beautiful pics
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Thanks. I quite like them too.
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Gorgeous! 🙂
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Thanks
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they are an awesome bird. Many years ago I had a covey (I think that is what they call a family of Grouse’s (Grice? you know like mice) that lived very need the tree stand that I bow hunted deer out of. It is almost spiritual when they beat their chests with their wings, forget about spotting them they are the secret agents of the bird world
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Secret agents – I like that!
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More great images, keep them coming.
Cheers callie
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Thanks. I’ll keep trying.
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Excellent photos of an extremely interesting bird!
I was photographing clapper rails in the salt marsh last night which are similar in that they tend to blend in quite well.
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Thanks. I had to look up clapper rail but it looks like it has some personality.
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As always you catch the spirit of your subjects. Nice poses. I was trying to get pictures of butterflies yesterday. They never pose for you.
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Yes it’s so much nicer when creatures pose for you – that made these photos easier to catch.
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Very nice subject and interesting story.
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It was fun to watch them
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