Had 14 in my side yard last evening. They flew up into my oaks to roost. We had almost 7" of snow by morning but they flew back down into my side yard this morning. No jakes but 1 big ol' tom with about a 10" beard.
His head and wattles were engorged and white last evening but the snow has obviously dampened his lust and they're all red and blue this morning.
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"I'm a Setter man.
Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,
but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture."
George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
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