Red Grouse - Lagopus lagopus
Canon 800mm f6.3 for 1/500th @ iso400
Whilst the moors hold a reasonable number of Black Grouse the Red Grouse numbers far exceed those of the Black. The Reds are under the protective care of the keepers and whilst an array of other wildlife benefits from the protective measures the keepers employ in keeping predators "down".
The keepers do have a lot to contend with from off road drivers, fly tippers people who want to camp and have open fires - I mean who drives to the top of a hill to dump the likes of a fridge or a dozen or more gas cylinders but people do...
Whilst the moors hold a reasonable number of Black Grouse the Red Grouse numbers far exceed those of the Black. The Reds are under the protective care of the keepers and whilst an array of other wildlife benefits from the protective measures the keepers employ in keeping predators "down".
The keepers do have a lot to contend with from off road drivers, fly tippers people who want to camp and have open fires - I mean who drives to the top of a hill to dump the likes of a fridge or a dozen or more gas cylinders but people do...