Day 233: While out patrolling back roads for landscape possibilities today, I rounded a bend and slammed on the brakes. Mama Ruffed Grouse was herding two (that I saw) tiny, tiny, tiny chicks across the pavement! Fifty feet farther on, a rabbit dashed up the hillside. I expected Ms. Grouse to follow her babies, but she stood her ground as if defending them against me. She strutted back and forth, spreading her ruff and tail, raising her head feathers and giving me the evil eye. I got brave and stepped out of the car. She still didn't flush, so I took several photos. Unfortunately for me, the chicks were well hidden, although when I left, I saw grass stems moving and Mom was headed toward them.
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