Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix

A declining species in the UK. Although the following photos were taken at a reasonably well-known site, they are subject to disturbance from visitors, well-meaning or otherwise, and so I shall not publicise the location.

Black Grouse, the north, 31-Dec-03 Black Grouse, the north, 31-Dec-03

male Black Grouse, location withheld (north of England, UK), 31st December 2003