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Willow Ptarmigan near Haines Summit, Haines Road
7 May 2014 - Wednesday
Left home about 3 p.m. with the intention of meeting with the Willow Ptarmigan near the Haines Summit, in the far northwestern corner of British Columbia.
Sure-nuff, the birds were busy in the evening sunshine.
You looking at me?
These ptarmigan tend to run along the ground, taking flight only when alarmed.
Striking a very nice pose for me - love their eyebrows!
Time to run...
Turning tail and running!
Taking a look back at me
One ptarmigan moved about quietly nearby, nibbling. Then it started scratching...
Taking care of an itch
We stayed the night in the truck/camper. The ptarmigan were busy throughout the night. Their calls are so comical, when I'd wake up I couldn't help but smile as I went back to sleep.
Hear their calls at http://www.xeno-canto.org/species/Lagopus-lagopus
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