Spruce Grouse, Hen and/or Chicks
The Spruce Grouse has earned the nickname Fool Hen or Fool's Hen. Why? Because of their trust; you can walk right up to a good many of them, which usually gets the bird in trouble. They taste like chicken to every predator in the wilds!
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I watched this Spruce Hen "take a dust bath", then took this photo when she was shaking off the excess dust.
AnchorageKinkaid TrailHenAlaskaGrouseSpruce GrouseBirdFool HenFool's HenFalcipennis canadensisUpland Ground BirdMayTetras du Canada
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