You can see how the Spruce Grouse is able to "disappear" into its surroundings. In the leaves in the forest, unless it moves, you can't spot it. They appear at this time of year to clean up under the bird feeders before nesting. Their nests are almost impossible to see in the leaves, but the raccoons almost always seem to find the eggs before they hatch. They obviously know that tomorrow is the first day of spring. The red-winged blackbirds have begun to return as well. We ALWAYS have a snowstorm after they return, spring or not. Friday, March 19, 2010
The Birds Know....
You can see how the Spruce Grouse is able to "disappear" into its surroundings. In the leaves in the forest, unless it moves, you can't spot it. They appear at this time of year to clean up under the bird feeders before nesting. Their nests are almost impossible to see in the leaves, but the raccoons almost always seem to find the eggs before they hatch. They obviously know that tomorrow is the first day of spring. The red-winged blackbirds have begun to return as well. We ALWAYS have a snowstorm after they return, spring or not. 
