1. Ruffed Grouse Bonasa umbellus, Cutler, Maine, USA, June 18, 2004.  This bird, presumably a female, was sitting on the shoulder of the road while multiple recently hatched youngsters rummaged in the grass nearby.

2. Ruffed Grouse B. umbellus, Cutler, Maine, USA, June 18, 2004. Same individual as above.

3. Ruffed Grouse B. umbellus, Cutler, Maine, USA, June 18, 2004. Same individual as above.

 © Stephen J. Davies