Ruffed Grouse (fledgling) togata subspecies Bonasa umbellus togata Family Phasianidae North Pole Mountain, Christmas Mountains, New Brunswick 2 July 2010
Spruce Grouse (fledgling) Nominate subspecies Falcipennis canadensis canadensis Family Phasianidae North Pole Mountain, Christmas Mountains, New Brunswick 2 July 2010 A small family of spruce grouse was foraging along the logging road when they all flushed at my approach. Once in the tree branches, the small fledglings relied on their cryptic plumage and remained motionless.
Ruffed Grouse togata subspecies Bonasa umbellus togata Family Phasianidae Airplane Road, Christmas Mountains, New Brunswick 29 June 2010