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Fight begins with a stare-off
Two male grouse of equal age, size and health square-off in a staring contest.
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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010
Well matched males fight
If the males are equally matched the fight continues for several minutes.
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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010
Feathers fly as grouse tussle
Neither male backed down so the fight is one. The grouse grab at each other with their clawed toes...
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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010
The fighting kicks up snow
Fightings for position is serious business as only the best males will have the change to mate.
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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010
The victor wins position
The looser shifts away from the center of the lek, loosing the fight and most likely, the right to mate.
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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010
Watching the Action at the Lek
Guests on the April 7th trip having made it through a blizzard to arrive to an empty lek, enjoy the...
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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010
Enjoying the warm sun and glow of a great morning
Steve Smith of the Wilderness Society waiting by the trip truck after having seen the grouse.
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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010
Locals speak about their love of their country
David Morris, long-time Moffat County Resident and teacher, speaks to guests about the spirit of sage country.
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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010
When the news is the news!
ABC News 7 photojournalist Major King sets up for a shot.
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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010
Catching zzzs in the viewing trailer
CEC's Stephanie Thomas, Smart Growth Campaign Coordinator falls asleep sitting-up while CEC staff watch the grouse.
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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010
Smiles shared while watching the grouse
Watching the Greater Sage Grouse seems to bring joy to guests, despite the early hour and cold conditions faced.
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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010
Northwest Colorado Sunset
Sunset over Northwest Colorado’s crown jewel-Vermillion Basin. Photo By Sam Cox of...
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Uploaded on Aug 14, 2008
Land of Contrast
The land where cobalt skies meet vermillion dirt in the Vermillion Basin. Photo By Sam Cox of...
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Uploaded on Aug 14, 2008
Sunset in the Wild
The sun sets in the last wild place-Northwest Colorado's Vermillion Basin. Photo By Sam Cox of...
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Uploaded on Aug 14, 2008
Vermillion Splendor
The true rugged nature of Vermillion Basin is something to behold. Visit www.savevermillion.org/ to...
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Uploaded on Aug 14, 2008
Vermillion Dawn
Watch the sunrise over Vermillion Basin. Photo By Sam Cox of Landscape...
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Uploaded on Aug 14, 2008
Vermillion
The view of Vermillion Bluffs from atop Dry Mountain. Visit www.savevermillion.org/ to learn more...
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Uploaded on Aug 14, 2008
