Bird ID (Sooty Grouse)
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:51 am
Can anyone ID this bird found near Thor Peak in the Eastern Sierras? It looks like a sooty grouse to me. Thanks.
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Re: Bird ID (Sooty Grouse)
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:01 pm
I concur...sooty grouse. @Mike P
Re: Bird ID (Sooty Grouse)
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:17 pm
Re: Bird ID (Sooty Grouse)
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:35 pm
From my last Whitney trip in 2015 (hens)... From just before the multiple log crossing on, if I remember correctly, Lone Pine Creek. just after the wilderness sign...
How many sooty grouse here?
Talk about camouflage...
In 2016 we were heading down into Big Whitney Meadows and there was a hooting male grouse. He made loud "thumping" or "womping" sounds!
How many sooty grouse here?
Talk about camouflage...
In 2016 we were heading down into Big Whitney Meadows and there was a hooting male grouse. He made loud "thumping" or "womping" sounds!
Re: Bird ID (Sooty Grouse)
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:56 pm
Thanks Mike. I see 2 in the 3rd picture.
Re: Bird ID (Sooty Grouse)
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:20 pm
Re: Bird ID (Sooty Grouse)
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:55 pm
Their camo makes them look similar to pine cones.