At first glance, I could not figure out how you'd spotted her, and then, like a Magic Eye puzzle, I understood! Nice! Having almost stepped on grouse before, I'm really impressed that you spotted that one!
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😂 When I first drove past she was standing up in "Quail Up Periscope" mode!
aug 28, 2025, 1:42 pm • 1 0 • view
I have no experience with grouse, but it sounds like they follow the Pheasant Survival Strategy of "Remain absolutely still as the predator approaches until it goes away or you panic and explode into flight in the predator's face."
aug 28, 2025, 4:28 am • 14 0 • view
yes. That's it exactly. Grouse are woodland heart attacks waiting to happen. They're nature's jump-scares.
aug 28, 2025, 4:49 am • 9 0 • view
And they always sound like an apex predator when they bolt!
aug 28, 2025, 1:44 pm • 1 0 • view
🤣 Yup - she didn't scurry until I crossed the highway, then she went into a tree, then back into the brush.
aug 28, 2025, 1:43 pm • 1 0 • view
I have told many a bird that has scared the shit out of me that they should have held still. I have no idea they’re there until they make a fuss. Don’t think they speak English.
aug 28, 2025, 4:46 am • 5 0 • view
😂
aug 28, 2025, 1:43 pm • 0 0 • view