Spruce Grouse (Falcipennis canadensis)

Locally common in a few northern tier states and across Canada.

	Spruce Grouse (Falcipennis canadensis) Washington Co., ME 7 July 2011 Found this female crossing the road.
	Spruce Grouse (Falcipennis canadensis) Washington Co., ME 7 July 2011 Same bird as above.
	Spruce Grouse (Falcipennis canadensis) Washington Co., ME 7 July 2011 This is a different female, and she was crossing the road with several chicks in tow, but the chicks quickly flew up into the trees as we hit our brakes.

	Spruce Grouse (Falcipennis canadensis) Boot Hill Preserve, Washington Co., ME 8 July 2011 Nice male lurking in the trees.
	Spruce Grouse (Falcipennis canadensis) Boot Hill Preserve, Washington Co., ME 8 July 2011 Naturally, the only clear and in-focus shot was of his butt.

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