After a morning of displaying on the lek, a greater prairie chicken flies off after being scared by a passing harrier.
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Priarie ridge state natural area
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight)
- Created Timestamp04/07/2023 13:02:20
- CameraNIKON Z 9
- Aperture8
- CreditGraham Deese
- Copyright© 2023 Graham Deese
- Focal Length700
- Iso1600
- Shutter Speed1/1600
What a wonderful shot of the Greater P-C! I love how the head is in sharp detail, yet the wings so some motion. A GreatBirdPic in my book!
Reminds me of the big hood decal they put on Pontiac Trans Ams. It was nicknamed the screaming chicken.