25 April 2025
25 April 2025: Grouse Lek Extravaganza with She Flew Birding Tours.
Day 7: Greater prairie chicken lek, Pawnee National Grassland, to Denver
Today is the last day of the Grouse Lek Extravaganza tour. In six days we’ve traveled more than 1,200 miles in Colorado to see all five dancing birds and, though we saw this one two days ago, I am saving the best dance for last.
When it comes to performances on the lek, Gunnison and greater sage-grouse are stately, dusky grouse are secretive, and prairie chickens are an audio experience. However, everybody’s favorite dance is the one performed by the sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus). See if you don’t agree.
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Great post Kate. That video was so interesting! I’m glad you were able to go and have another adventure.