Ruffed Grouse mating dance! | Togwotee Mountain Lodge

It is officially sage grouse mating season in large areas of Oregon and Washington! Tips on how to keep special areas, or leks, undisturbed: ☑ Sage grouse live in the plains among the sagebrush, a plant they eat all year, so be aware if visiting a sagebrush habitat (central Oregon and Washington, and much of southeast Oregon). ☑ The lek, or mating ground, can be “an old lakebed, a low sagebrush flat with excellent visibility, a ridgetop with little vegetation, even a landing strip, road, croplan

544K views · 10K reactions | #TBT Today we're thinking back to one of our all-time favorite clips from the Ontario FeederWatch cam when a male Ruffed Grouse exhibited this unforgettable courtship display to a female at the feeders! Watch the cams LIVE at AllAboutBirds.org/Cams | Bird Cams | Facebook

840K views · 10K reactions | Although usually a solitary and retiring forest species, the Ruffed Grouse makes itself noticeable through the male's persistent percussive displays. How does this small grouse keep the beat going? Find out here: https://abcbirds.org/bird/ruffed-grouse/ | American Bird Conservancy | Facebook

8.4K views · 156 reactions | When defending his territory or showing off for a female, the male ruffed grouse will fan his tail and extend long dark neck feathers. These projecting neck feathers are the “ruff” from which the bird derives its common name. This grouse was recorded in Tar Hollow State Forest. | Your Wild Ohio - Hunter | Facebook