Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/06/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bob Adler wrote: >>> We did hear a strange call which was deep and some thought an owl. Another group member said it was a Ptarmigan. It was around the base camp, so you would probably have great success stalking it! <<< Owls are unlikely at the camp and IIRC (35 yrs ago) the White-tailed Ptarmigan's voice is quite deep. Stalking Ptarmigans is not 'stalking' in the usual sense. Most often they're invisible until you almost step on them. In Alaska where thre are three species of Ptarmigan one of the best distinguishig features is the tail color. Willow and Rock Ptarmigans have a black tail, White-tailed Ptarmigan obviously white. The tail feathers are often covered at rest but sometimes one can reach down and spread the feathers for ID before the bird walks away. >>> Sounds like you need to sign up for next outing!! <<< Reminds me I have some FS to post. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web