Turkeys, Grouse, Pheasants, And Partridges

Ruffed Grouse Partridge (Bonasa Umbellus (Linn.)).

Lagopus Rupestris Atkhensis (Turner). Adult Male, Summer Plumage

Birds in Winter (Ruffed Grouse).

Spruce Grouse (Dendragapus canadensis).

Ruffed Grouse or Partridge (Bonasa umbellus Linnaeus).

Lagopus Rupestris Atkhensis (Turner). Adult Female, Summer Plumage

Nelson's Ptarmigan; Lagopus rupestris nelsoni. (Male in Spring)

I suspect that this is a female ruffed grouse and that her babies are nearby. She was 'standing her ground'.

This photograph taken by a CDC, Div. of Creative Services staff member depicts what has become commonplace in his neighborhood, which is the presence of a flock of wild turkeys, Meleagris gallopavo.Normally, these birds are extremely timid, and highly sensitive to their surroundings, making them very difficult to stalk even by the most experienced of hunters. Even the slightest movement, sometimes hundreds of yards away will cause a wild turkey to immediately fly off, or remain absolutely still for many minutes until it feels it’s safe to move. Such sightings make it quite evident how animals, which are normally rarely seen, can become accustomed to the presence of humans, and human habitation. Such familiarized interaction can begin to bring into close proximity with human beings, viral and bacterial pathogens carried by such "pseudo-domesticated" animals. Included in the list of such pathogenic organisms are West Nile virus, rabies, malaria and if eaten, salmonella.Created: 2005

This photograph taken by a CDC, Div. of Creative Services staff member depicts what has become commonplace in his neighborhood, which is the presence of a flock of wild turkeys, Meleagris gallopavo.Normally, these birds are extremely timid, and highly sensitive to their surroundings, making them very difficult to stalk even by the most experienced of hunters. Even the slightest movement, sometimes hundreds of yards away will cause a wild turkey to immediately fly off, or remain absolutely still for many minutes until it feels it’s safe to move. Such sightings make it quite evident how animals, which are normally rarely seen, can become accustomed to the presence of humans, and human habitation. Such familiarized interaction can begin to bring into close proximity with human beings, viral and bacterial pathogens carried by such "pseudo-domesticated" animals. Included in the list of such pathogenic organisms are West Nile virus, rabies, malaria and if eaten, salmonella.Created: 2005