Red Grouse

[Merlin]

The Red Grouse is making a comeback I think.They have suffered for quite a few years now with a parasitic insect which is apparently deadly to the bird, in particular the young which die even if they only attract one or two of this parasite. This is one of about seventeen I counted recently in the Trough of Bowland though they are difficult to count because they fly around so much back and forth so its really easy to duplicate your counts with them. They have very funny 'laughing' call every time they take to the wing.


Pete.

[Chocky]

Nice one Pete. I have only seen one of these from an Express Bus.
Nice capture

[Merlin]

Thanks Beryl......one of - if not always - the first to make a much appreciated comment on my pics.


Pete.

[rolf]

Well caught Pete, they are not the easiest of birds to capture.

[Babs]

Yes well spotted Pete, lovely shot