RichS
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When leaving the summit of Speckled Mtn Saturday (5/20), this guy was blocking the trail. Since he wasn't budging, I got good pictures. When I tried to pass, he was all "No way!" Flew up and flapped his wings against my knee. No beak action, thank goodness. Did it four times until I was 20 feet past the first location. I knew they were territorial, but geesh!
My last grouse encounter was on the Basin Trail when a female exploded out of the brush as I passed. If my boots weren't laced tight, I would have jumped out of them!
Look at the grouse!
BTW, black flies were no problem in the morning, but the lower I got in the afternoon, the nastier they got. Saw smart backpackers with head nets.
related thread: Agressive Male Spruce Grouse near Middle Carter
My last grouse encounter was on the Basin Trail when a female exploded out of the brush as I passed. If my boots weren't laced tight, I would have jumped out of them!
Look at the grouse!
BTW, black flies were no problem in the morning, but the lower I got in the afternoon, the nastier they got. Saw smart backpackers with head nets.
related thread: Agressive Male Spruce Grouse near Middle Carter