Taking a Break

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Comments


Heather Mellon

Excellent capture of this spruce grouse munching away and who stands out so nicely here against the colours of the tamarack and background sky.

Debra Plett

Thanks Heather, I can always count on the spruce grouse to give me a couple of nice poses.

Yves Langlois

A sproose goose branched like that drags me back in souvenirs of the 50th where I was 9 and needed to hunt them with my father to complete the grocery. Hope one day Mother Nature will allow me to photo shoot them just the way you did.

Debra Plett

I can relate to your comments Yves. My dad and brother used to go out hunting together as well. I find the spruce grouse love to be in an area of spruce trees and tamarack trees. Thank you very much for your comments.

Jane LeBlanc

Another nice one. I love the light in the sky behind the bird. Great shot!!

Debra Plett

Thanks very much Jane your feedback is always appreciated.

Description
Relaxing in a Tamarack tree along the shores of Dogtooth lake this Spruce Grouse takes a break from foraging.
Taken By
Debra Plett
Taken On
August 21, 2025
Tagged
spruce grouse dogtooth lake tamarack tree plant conifer animal bird fir phasianidae landfowl beak wildlife feather
Assignments
Wildlife Parks
  • Focal: 600
  • Lens Model: Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
  • Shutter speed: 0.0003125 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 7.1

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