Today I encountered some Tetrastes bonasia, the first I’d seen in quite a while.
Now (March to May) is the time of year when they form pairs, and I saw two that appeared to be trying to avoid the blizzard.
Perhaps they were resting after becoming fatigued while flying in the abysmal weather.
Tetrastes bonasia live in mountain forests throughout the year. However, their numbers appear to be declining. It is said that they are falling victim to Vulpes vulpes schrencki.
Photo: Afemale Tetrastes bonasia Apr. 4
Now (March to May) is the time of year when they form pairs, and I saw two that appeared to be trying to avoid the blizzard.
Perhaps they were resting after becoming fatigued while flying in the abysmal weather.
Tetrastes bonasia live in mountain forests throughout the year. However, their numbers appear to be declining. It is said that they are falling victim to Vulpes vulpes schrencki.
Photo: Afemale Tetrastes bonasia Apr. 4
