A male black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) photographed from the car, in the Pasvik valley almost two weeks ago. (And a lovely little heath spotted-orchid next to it.)
I have better photos of them from a tent during their lek in spring, but it is exciting to meet them unexpected like this as well. And I think it's my first time seeing one during summer.
(Orrhane ved siden av en blekmarihand, in Norwegian)
My album of images from that beautiful part of Norway here.
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