Foraging

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Comments

Heather Mellon

The lush greenery on the tamarack brings out the tones and markings on the grouse perfectly here, Debra. Great focus and detail here too.

Debra Plett

I I am sure the spruce grouse love the softness of the tamarack trees. As well as Kuching on the tree it is not unusual to see them curled up resting in the tree.

Debra Plett

Thanks very much for commenting Heather.

Yves Langlois

Great catch Debra. Agree with Jane about the tamarack. One of the tree I appreciate to have in my photos. Great focus on the front goose showing beautyful markings with the touch of red over the eye. Well done.

Debra Plett

Thanks Yves, I was hoping for the other bird to lift her head but she was very intent on eating.

Jane LeBlanc

I love the texture of the tamarack against that of the birds. Very cool, Debra.

Debra Plett

Thanks Jane.

Description
A couple of Spruce Grouse are busy foraging on the cones and the soft needles of the tamarack trees as fall approaches.
Taken By
Debra Plett
Taken On
August 21, 2025
Tagged
dogtooth lake spruce grouse tamarack tree conifer plant animal bird partridge phasianidae landfowl beak grasses wildlife ruffed_grouse
Assignments
Wildlife Parks
  • Focal: 600
  • Lens Model: Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
  • Shutter speed: 0.0008 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 9

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