Very good shot of the "chicken" grouse :) Famous Grouse used to be also one of my favourites in the old days. Used to buy it duty free for the ship's stock.
Smile, without a reason why. Love, as if you were a child, Smile, no matter what they tell you Don't listen to a word they say Cause life is beautiful that way. (From the film "Life Is Beautiful")
Excellent shot of the chicken hawk. LOL. Red Grouse, eh? I had to Google it to see exactly what it is. I will make my reservations early in London, so I can make it on time Aug. 12th, to have my freshly killed Roast Red Grouse. I sure hope they don't try to pull one over on me and serve me chicken!
I had to Google it, as well. It says that the males are more reddish than the females, so I'm taking that this is probably a male.
He's very interesting with tufts everywhere and furry-like legs. You caught the bird in an interesting situation...on the rocks with barbed wire! Wonderful photo!
I only hope you did not get your clothes torn against that barbed wire. LOL And please insert a note under the image that no animals nor humans were hurt while taking this picture. SAM & SAAB