lil drummer bird

Brian_SBrian_S Registered Users Posts: 188 Major grins
edited May 13, 2011 in Wildlife
walking through the wooded area of my property i came across this male ruffed grouse, part of their mating ritual in spring time is to sit on a perch and beat their wings on their chest starting with a thumping sound that turns into a drumroll to attract the females and this guy put on a show for me, always hear it, finally got to see it

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  • PeterBirdPeterBird Registered Users Posts: 84 Big grins
    edited May 12, 2011
    Very nice series, showing the beating of the wings really well! You can almost hear the sound by looking at the sequenece of pictures...!
    Peter
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2011
    Great series, Brian! Great photos, and something I've never seen before. Appreciate your explanation of what's going on, too. Best, Pam
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2011
    Very good behavorial set of an interesting subject.
    Harry
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  • Dennis KaczorDennis Kaczor Registered Users Posts: 2,413 Major grins
    edited May 13, 2011
    Very interesting bird and a nice series.
    Regards - Dennis

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  • Wicked_DarkWicked_Dark Registered Users Posts: 1,138 Major grins
    edited May 13, 2011
    that was great. I love the tiny feather floating in the air when he'd done.
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