a few Red Grouse

seemed to be in plague proportions - flocks of 100's -- never been in winter before so not sure how normal this is

Red Grouse

I feel almost guilty publishing photos of an endemic British bird as it is the cause of so many raptor deaths through the continuing absurd persecution of raptors by gamekeeping estates and the heir achy of this country that protect them and sponsor the killing of amazing birds like Hen harriers, Peregrines, Golden Eagles and the rest --
all shots Canon 1D4 and Canon 300 2.8 II

anyway everyone should sign this petition and at least show those who run this country that they are not immune --
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/

odd birds

Meadow Pipit, Red Grouse and Common Sandpiper

Red Grouse

could not resist a couple of posers -- the intricate plumage of the female is superb