Mr and Mrs Ptarmigan

These are beautiful birds. They live high up on the Scottish mountains and change their plumage with the seasons - so as not to become an eagle snack! Very unfazed by humans. Usually heard before seen - a strange clicking sound.

posted on 11/12/2012 by Mountain Man
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colinjoseph 19/09/2013 10:17

I saw a mother and two chicks of Stob Gobhar once, at 3000 feet as you say. But the time I got the camera out, the chicks had hidden themselves under rocks. I suspect the move was on a signal or call from the mother.

top_spot (john) 12/12/2012 20:40

It's summer which they can't survive, TMiW! You normally only see them 3000 feet up in Scotland. I have never had such a good view as this one though.

The Mind is Willing 12/12/2012 13:37

I hope they survive the winter!

Spring 12/12/2012 07:23

they look well fed, must be rich pickings up there?

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