My Gunnison Sage-grouse photos as award
In 1995, Dr. Clait Braun and Dr. Jessica Young proposed that the Gunnison Sage-grouse was a distinct species, and along with Drs. Jerry Hupp, Sara Oyler-McCance and Tom Quinn, they published their findings in the scientific journal. The American Ornithological Union recognized the Gunnison Sage-grouse as a new species in 2000. While trying to gain access for photographing the Gunnison Sage-grouse (which was almost a mission impossible), Dr. Young has helped me tremendously and became a good friend. The love, passion, and energy I see from these people are always inspiring. Last April,...
Read MoreOne of the most endangered species, Gunnison Sage-grouse
April 2 – April 9 With all grassland grouse I’ve photographed, Gunnison Sage-grouse are by the far the most difficult to work with. They are unpredictable and constantly wary of intruders. Unlike other grouse, when they are spooked by something, Gunnison Sage-grouse won’t return until the next day. Often, I had to get to my blind by 4 a.m. before the birds arrived. Even then, if there was a full moon, the birds often showed up at midnight, making it impossible for me to get to my blind. I set my blind out in the ranch in Gunnison valley; the last place on Earth where more than 100...
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