My little grandson is staying with me for a few days. Yesterday, he came running in the house to tell me that we had a chicken in the front yard. Some of my neighbors have chickens, so it isn’t a big deal to see one in the yard now and again. I said something along the lines of “That’s nice, sweetie”, but he wouldn’t let me alone until I went out to see the chicken. Well, it wasn’t a chicken, it was a beautiful Sage Grouse. She didn’t move a muscle when I went back in the house to get my camera, and then let me take a few shots of her.
Have you ever seen Sage Grouse featured in a nature show? The males are very showy and strut and puff up their chests (kind of like men), and the females are just plain janes, but pretty in their own way.
She would not move even when I tried to flush her because I was afraid my grandson would try to pick her up. Then I started looking around, and over in the bushes there was a tiny baby sage grouse. When I tried to take his picture, Mama went nuts and I figured we had stressed her out enough, so I talked my grandson into going back in the house with me until she could figure out how to get her baby safe. When we went out a few hours later they were both gone.
beautiful photos~
Now that is really specoal a grouse in the garden and a little baby in the neighbourhood. Lovely you could take pictures.
What a gorgeous visitor! I’ve never seen one~ wonderful photos!
A great experience for your Grandson and some fabulous close-ups of Mama Grouse!
Awesome! Wonder where she thought might be safer? Glad you get to spend time with your grandson. Nothin better:)
I have never seen one before or heard of it either! You show me and taught me something new today. She is adorable..
Such a sweet post. How fun to spend time with your grandson one on one. Funny enough I live on Grouse Bend circle but have never seen a grouse. Thanks for sharing!
what a lovely experience for you and your grandson to share. i have never seen a grouse before. thanks for sharing!
What a special visitor! 😀 I’ve never seen a grouse in real life 🙂
I’ve always wondered what a grouse bird looks like. I have heard them referred to in cook books dare I say but we don’t have them here in Australia. What beautiful looking birds they are and how fortunate you were to have one in your garden and great that you managed to take a few images. What a thrill for your grandson xx
Wow, what a very beautiful visitor.
What a beautiful moment you captured.
Enjoy your grandson!
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lovely photos thank you for sharing
Wow – fascinating photos! I have never seen a Sage Grouse before. I’ve never been able to get this close to a bird to take their photo before they fly away. Your grandson must have been thrilled.
What a wonderful thing to be able to share together!
That must have been a treat to share with your grandson. I’ve never seen one of those birds.
How nice for you and your grandson to get to see her and the little one.
My friend,
Yes, this was a beautiful moment. Anyone will smile deep from the heart to see this experience with you and your grandson.
Fascinating bird.~Ames
What a beautiful shot! That sweet sage grouse was a very good mother too! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for visiting! It is an honor to me.
This photos are magnificent. I was born in the country and I’m crazy about nature things and animals. Thanks. BShell
Hi RMW!
Visiting from Mrs Matlock’s, thanks so much for stopping by and look forward to *seeing* you again!
Great pics – fascinating.
Have a great weekend too.
What great pics of your visitor and a nice surprise!
Oh honey so glad to hear your grand son came to see you. I can just see him wanting you to come see the chicken. lol
These pictures are awesome. I am so glad you were able to capture them.
Love
Maggie
That is a very neat visitor…
The picture you painted in my mind is Very Vivid…
What a nice surprise!
Excellent post for the letter “V”!
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