Anya Jingle - Jun 16, 2008 3:06 am - Voted 10/10
He, he...The other is playing hide and seek with you. I didn't know there were Ptarmigans in Scotland. You learn something every day... Nice picture!
Boydie - Jun 16, 2008 3:18 am - Hasn't voted
Re: He, he...Yes, they tend to be found on the higher mountains of Scotland due to the Arctic-like landscape. Have heard them a number of times, but this was the first time I've ever had the pleasure with the naked eye.
Cheers
Stephen
lcarreau - Jun 16, 2008 12:40 pm - Voted 10/10
Ptarmigans arefunny birds. In the North American
species, their plumage or feathers turn
white in winter. They also bury themselves
in the snow in winter, with only their
heads sticking up out of the snow. They
enjoy playing games with people. :)
Boydie - Jun 16, 2008 3:33 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Ptarmigans areThey also make the strangest sounds for a bird. Sounds more like a frog!
Nanuls - Nov 26, 2008 6:39 am - Voted 10/10
Not a White-tailed PtarmiganHey Stephen, I don't think this is a White-tailed Ptarmigan, as far as I know they are only found in the Americas. I think it's far more likely to be a rock ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus), it looks more like one too.
Cheers
Dan
Boydie - Nov 26, 2008 6:56 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Not a White-tailed PtarmiganHi Dan,
Thanks for pointing that out. I have corrected the information.
These are not the kind of birds that I was used to spotting, so my identifying skills aint so good!!
Stephen
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