And the Sharptails Danced
Apr 10, 2021 16:22:19 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Wow quixdraw. I've only been in Sharp-tail country in late fall. I've read about their mating display and now I have seen it.
Thank you! Would never have gotten it without the invitation.
Apr 10, 2021 16:24:02 #
ecobin wrote:
You did great, QD. Superb images of a difficult to capture mating dance.
Thanks very much! If I get another opportunity, I will get more of the action, learned a trick or two this time.
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Apr 10, 2021 16:26:51 #
phv wrote:
Amazing series! Iām incredibly jealous!! ššš
Got invited, came with more gear than i used. Usually friends are better than Luck!
Apr 10, 2021 16:27:33 #
Apr 10, 2021 16:28:56 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Way, way cool..! A great moment in time.
Thanks a lot, wouldn't have missed it! (Though a dark hours morning person, I'm not!)
Apr 10, 2021 16:29:27 #
Ballard wrote:
Great shots and a very interesting dance. Thanks for sharing. 
Thanks for looking & commenting!
Apr 10, 2021 16:30:04 #
Apr 10, 2021 16:31:12 #
Sylvias wrote:
Excellent and interesting set quixdraw, love the portrait shot #5. We have lots of red grouse on the North Yorkshire moors. 
Thank you, Sylvia! Have to look up Red Grouse!
Apr 10, 2021 16:34:01 #
nosretep wrote:
Too many years ago, I drove to a lek near Medicine... (show quote)
As long as we were in the car, we could even drive near them, windows open, camera snapping, no problem. We were warned they would fly if we got out. Next time, at the end of the session, I'll give it a try and see if I can get one flying.
Apr 10, 2021 16:34:48 #
joecichjr wrote:
Awesome light and fabulous shooting ššššš
Thanks very much, much appreciate your comment!
Apr 10, 2021 17:17:20 #
Really nice, QD. Used to hunt Ruffed Grouse in MN, later in E. WA, where Sharptails were said to exist, but never saw one. I no longer hunt, other than with DSLR Great to see they still exist, I think they were sometimes referred to as "prairie chickens." Impressive capture!
Apr 10, 2021 18:17:27 #
Geegnome wrote:
Really nice, QD. Used to hunt Ruffed Grouse in MN, later in E. WA, where Sharptails were said to exist, but never saw one. I no longer hunt, other than with DSLR Great to see they still exist, I think they were sometimes referred to as "prairie chickens." Impressive capture!
Thank You! Yes, Greater Prairie Chickens. Probably a couple of dozen in and around this site. Fascinating Dance.
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