Tuesday, April 23, 2013

18 April 2013
MALE HIGH COUNT:10
FEMALE HIGH COUNT:4
Coyotes flushed grouse off lek ~27minutes before sunrise.

19 April 2013
MALE HIGH COUNT:9
FEMALE HIGH COUNT:5
Grouse flushed ~1minute before sunrise. 1 copulation!

20 April 2013
MALE HIGH COUNT:8
FEMALE HIGH COUNT:0
The grouse flushed early today, although visibility was OK before flushed. Unknown what caused flush.

21 April 2013
MALE HIGH COUNT:10
FEMALE HIGH COUNT:2
Majority of males were much further south of the H-brace than usual. Grouse flushed early again, possibly because of late arrival of parking lot visitor. Please remember to arrive at least 1 hour before sunrise if you are planning to view the grouse.

22 April 2013
MALE HIGH COUNT:7
FEMALE HIGH COUNT:1
Grouse flushed at 5:56 am. 2 coyotes were seen moving on to the lek at time of flush.

23 April 2013
MALE HIGH COUNT:2
FEMALE HIGH COUNT:0
Light snow today. Visibility was OK though. Grouse flushed soon after volunteer saw them. "Bubbling" was audible.