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Identify this picture
I was going to put this in the "live wildlife pics" thread that is running in the Hunting section
but did not want to change the subject.
So as a quiz…….what is this?
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03-09-2018, 04:59 PM
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Sage grouse.
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03-09-2018, 05:06 PM
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Sage Grouse
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03-09-2018, 05:07 PM
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Sharptail grouse....
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You need to look up sharptail grouse...
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Sage grouse.
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More specifically the arse end of a male sage grouse
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03-09-2018, 05:58 PM
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North end of a southbound sage rooster.
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03-09-2018, 07:41 PM
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nice pic
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03-09-2018, 07:50 PM
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Been said already. Pretty bird for sure!
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03-09-2018, 07:52 PM
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Jig and fly tying supplies
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03-09-2018, 08:05 PM
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North end of a southbound sage rooster.
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Too well illuminated - it's the south end of a northbound sage grouse
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03-09-2018, 11:32 PM
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The endangered Sage Brush Grouse, the scourge of Ranchers in the Maple Creek and Cypress Hills area.
I believe they have started a rather unsuccessful hatching program at the Calgary zoo.
Apparently reintroducing cougars to the area has not gone well for the species.
Interesting bird, the largest of the grouse species I believe.
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03-10-2018, 08:23 AM
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And a hot meal too!
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03-10-2018, 10:33 AM
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And a hot meal too!
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Haven't eaten one in just about forever. IIRC one that mature would not be the most palatable of the grouse species. I think they taste worse than spruce grouse. I think that the reason they taste like crap is because they do not have a gizzard and only eat soft stuff like sage.
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03-10-2018, 11:11 AM
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Haven't eaten one in just about forever. IIRC one that mature would not be the most palatable of the grouse species. I think they taste worse than spruce grouse. I think that the reason they taste like crap is because they do not have a gizzard and only eat soft stuff like sage.
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Ketchup.....
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Ketchup.....
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Chased with HP!
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03-10-2018, 03:04 PM
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Chased with HP!
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HP! I am just rediscovering that stuff
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03-11-2018, 07:54 AM
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03-11-2018, 08:17 AM
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Great looking pictures!
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03-11-2018, 08:26 AM
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Very nice! I've never hunted southern Alberta, so I've never seen one in person.
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03-11-2018, 08:38 AM
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They sure are a pretty bird. Very cool vocalizations. Under appreciated in my opinion.
Kind of like the spruce grouse. When in full plumage they are a very striking bird.
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03-11-2018, 09:05 AM
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I remember as a kid there used to be lots of sage grouse around, we even had a lek out behind the house. It was neat to watch them dance, but it’s survival of the strong and those birds aren’t the smartest bird around. Mother Nature can be cruel.
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03-11-2018, 10:14 AM
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Awesome pictures! The only sage grouse I have ever seen have been in September and October. Thanks for sharing!
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03-11-2018, 10:32 AM
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North end of a southbound sage rooster.
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I think it's West bound lol.
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03-12-2018, 01:40 AM
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looks like my ex when she was ****ed off about nothin
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The feral boy from mad max 2 s ugly pet cat ?
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Bird with a blown rear end
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Awesome pics.
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