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WILD WEDNESDAY: Rare glimpse of the Dusky Grouse breeding display

Apr 17, 2019 07:04:36

Many birds in the B.C. Interior are beginning to breed as the weather gets warmer and the Dusky Grouse is no different.

In this week’s episode of Wild Wednesday, you’ll catch a rare glimpse of a Dusky Grouse attempting to attract potential mates with their colourful displays.

These birds even have the ability to change the colour of their eye-patches from orange to yellow, says WildSafeBC.

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Karen Edwards

Originally from southern Ontario, Karen Edwards moved out west after completing her journalism diploma at Durham College. She first began reporting in northern Alberta for a small town newspaper. The busy two-person newsroom taught Karen the importance of accurate and fast reporting. Now working for iNFO News, she is excited to report in a larger community. Karen has written for all kinds of news, including education, crime and mental health. Her background also includes video journalism and documentary production.