I know upland season is 6 months away but these will really tease you!

[Steve Oehlenschlager]

 

[Steve Oehlenschlager]

All 100% wild birds in North Dakota....And yes that is a shotgun wad in picture #2. He really got out in front of that one!

 

[Catscratch]

GREAT pics! And thanks for the answer, I was going to ask if it was a wad...

 

[bueller]

All 100% wild birds in North Dakota....And yes that is a shotgun wad in picture #2. He really got out in front of that one!

You answered my question before I asked it ;). Great shot!

 

[Bowsnbucks]

What type of grouse are those in post #1 ??

 

[Catscratch]

I saw a flock of prairie chickens yesterday evening in wheat field. Sun was just right and they sure stuck out against the green background. I bet you could have taken some great pics of them!

 

[Steve Oehlenschlager]

They are Pheasants and the covey flush is Hungarian Partridge