Habitat:

• Nests in open woodlands at lower elevations, then migrates to higher elevations for winter where they feed on needles and conifer buds.
• While in higher forests, it can be found in large numbers close to water.

Notes:

• Calls are a soft series of clucks. During the spring mating season males make a loud “hooting” sound, amplified by their air sac.
• The diet of the Blue grouse in summer consists of insects, berries, young plants and seeds.

Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.