I had just stepped outside to water some flowers and noticed this little fella standing in the grass, frozen like a statue. I slipped back into the house, grabbed my camera and silently crept back outside and started to take some shots. It wasn’t long before he made a dash for the bushes and I felt quite lucky to have captured this. I wonder if he is related to this “Proud Bird“.
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of those – beautiful bird.
awesome photo! it’s my first time to see this bird. thanks for sharing.
oh, gorgeous! lucky you!
Great shot – cute birdie!!
Just wonderful !
Haven’t ever seen one of these, but he sure is spectacular…hopped over to your earlier pic and it is gorgeous too.
Thanks for visiting my blog. To answer your question about the area of that monument: It is in Southern Utah, right by Saint George. Have you heard of the Tuacahn Amphitheater? It is on the road to that, shortly before the turn off to Snow Canyon. I will be posting pictures of that area next.
Oh wow…how neat!! Interesting for sure.
Hope your day is blessed♥
What a great capture! So glad he stayed long enough for you!
Lucky you – that’s a great shot to get.
that is an exquisite shot of a beautiful bird!
such wonderful colours
brilliant post!
What a beautiful bird this is!
Fantastic photograph Barb!
Sending you wishes for a wonderful weekend!
It’s such a beautiful bird, not only pride:)
that was good timing! great shot Barb :)
Wow…a stunning photo capturing such beautiful markings. What kind of bird is this?
Kathy
beautiful plumage on this proud fellow. Nice capture.
Now that is always exciting to see something like that – especially when you are ready with your camera.
Wow, that is exciting a beautiful bird. Great shot thanks for sharing
WOW! I’ve never laid eyes on one of these birds. how blessed you were to be visited by such a beautiful creature. and lucky to get some photos too. it just screams “autumn” in such a lovely way. those feathers are spectacular! happy day to you Barb.
Beautiful. I guess the closest type bird we have is the quail.
This is a fabulous capture. Especially because the grouse should blend in with his surrounds.
Congrats on this capture – timing is everything!
Soo beautiful, great capture!
A great experience! Your stealth skills must be something to slip back in and then out of the house and still get the picture. Amazing!
Great shot!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
That’s a beautiful bird to see…many thanks for sharing.
What a beauty!
Super shot of the Ruffed Grouse Barb! What a great find!
Sweet capture of a bird I would love to see!