Date: 8/17/25 10:07 am From: 'Gagnon, Chris' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: Re: [NHBirds] Grouse ID help needed (pic)
Thanks so much for everyone that joined to help with the grouse
identification. The overwhelming consensus is that it is a young spruce
grouse. This is based on a number of factors including its behavior, the
location it was seen and the developing plumage which may appear to be
trending toward darker colors.
-chris gagnon
Hooksett, NH
On Thu, Aug 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM '<cga......>' via NHBirds <
<nhbirds...> wrote:
> Today I hiked North and South Hancock.
>
> Golden crowned kinglets were heard throughout the hike. At 3700 feet
> boreal chickadee numbers were high. Not sure on exact count but they were
> buzzing all around, mixed in with the kinglets. On the summit of North
> Hancock 3 canada jays came out to say hi. And on the way down off of North
> Hancock, a young grouse was found sitting in the trail. It looked healthy
> but let me get quite close. I took the attached pic with my cell phone.
>
> The plumage is not typical of spruce or ruffed grouse in my opinion. If
> it's a spruce grouse the rufous color is throwing me off. Really wondering
> what others think.
>
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/138601499@N02/54721569850/in/dateposted-public/ >
> Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.
>
> -chris gagnon
> Hooksett, NH
>
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*Christopher Gagnon*
*Middle School Science*
*Chichester Central School*
