Bird of the Week – Just Kidding Around
Sometimes we forget that birds have their own agendas, which is usually the task of making more birds.
Willow Ptarmigan Chick, Denali Nat’l Park
This hatchling Willow Ptarmigan was just coming into his adult plumage in late June. The little guys are almost impossible to see on the tundra, but on the gravel bars you can sometimes spot the kids, with mom and pop doing their best to make you pay attention to the adults instead.
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Beautiful shot, and such laser focus on those feathers!
How adorable! I love the fuzzy legs and feet. The shoe button eyes are very expressive! That one looks like a model strolling down the runway while showing off the latest winter wear.
I agree, that’s America’s Next Top Model: Willow Ptarmigan Edition worthy. Gorgeous shot, WC. Makes me want to fly to Denali.
I hear there is a bleeding(not heart,liberal) grizzly bear shuffling around Denali with an appendage or trap/snare dragging.