Ptarmigan

[Powerstroke]

Since draawing the Sheep tag I've been way too over anxious to get to the mountains and start scouting. I can still see a lot of snow up there and figured it's still a little early.
I took a buddy from work today and headed for the hills... more of an excuse to get out of the house and avoid the painting project that was going on here :grin:
Saw a few elk, one goat, the normal sheep by the interstate and these dudes @ about 11,800 feet altitude. Amazes me at how well they blend in.

 

[JD338]

Nice pictures Powerstroke!
I didn't realize that Ptarmigan were in CO. I have seen them up in Canada Caribou hunting.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Very nice. Thank you.

 

[Greg Nolan]

Now if you could just patent that camoflouge pattern :grin:

 

[Powerstroke]

JD,
Yep, we see them about every year up there.. always above timberline.

Absolutely about that camo pattern...... a guy usually about steps on the darn things before he realizes they are even there....

 

[JD338]

Their natural camouflage is amazing!
The only reason we saw them was because they were starting to turn white in early Sept when we were there hunting caribou.

JD338

 

[Guy Miner]

Nice shots. I like wildlife photos.