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Capercaillie
Chris Upson

Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus)

As there are only 300-400 male birds left in Scotland i have put this stunning male in the British Rarities Category.Poor breeding due to the wet springs and summers have not helped their chicks survive their first few weeks of life.
Just hope they do better this year !
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Habitat
Forest
Location
Scotland
Date taken
17/02/2013
Scientific name
Tetrao urogallus
Equipment used
Canon
Sandpiper
A beautiful, well-composed image. It is a great pity that this impressive species is once again in decline. Hopefully they will do better this breeding season.

Mike
 
Chris G6 UXU
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Superb Image Chris and let us hope the weather is kind to them this year, TFS.
 
carann
Fantastic detail and colours in this stunning image Chris ! Thanks for sharing.
 
Hans&Judy Beste
Always nice to see this fabulous bird,especially as you have captured it,Chris and as for rarity--still a blank for us!Thanks for posting this stunning photo!
 

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