Spruce Grouse

[Timber]

Got some pics of this guy today.

[boneaddict]

Sure and the hell wish I could see pictures at work.   Its been awhile since I've seen a nice spruce in Wa.  Saw a bucnh up in Alaska. 

[boneaddict]

I had to cheat. Those are awesome Jon.  NICE JOB!  You're going to make Tom jealous.

[actionshooter]

good pics!!

[Tom Reichner]

I had to cheat. Those are awesome Jon.  NICE JOB!  You're going to make Tom jealous.

Yep - jealous indeed, as these are especially nice images. 

I haven't even seen one of these birds yet.  I know a retired Fish & Wildlfie biologist who knows where some are, and he offered to take me in to see 'em.  Thing is, it's a full day's hike up to where they are.  That means having to pack overnight gear.  Ties up three days - one to hike in, one to photograph them, one day hiking out.  The summer is already getting quite full - don't know if I have 3 consecutive days that are open. 

Maybe someone knows where some are that are more accessible?

[saylean]

what a pretty bird. thanks for the pics man, nice work.

[Ricochet]

Nice Pics!   

[boneaddict]

I told you where to go.  Take an evening and I bet you find some.  Then take a morning to shoot

[Timber]

One more. I think the head is slightly out of focus. I should have closed down the aperture some or backed away a little to get more DOF.

[zackmioli]

those are awesome pictures. i wish i knew about photography!

[searchnfor]

Some more great pictures Jon! Thanks for sharing.

[tlbradford]

Great photos.

[Skinner]

Great pics

[Jeffrey]

Now those are flat out incredible captures!