I'm surprised that the bird committed suicide in the spring. I have had a grouse fly through my windows twice in my life. Both times were in the early fall.
Some say it was due to the grouse eating fermented fox grapes. But I don't think so. I think it has more to do with the young scattering and flying crazy. Young grouse will scatter somewhat which is natures way of managing the gene pool. I don't know for sure but that sounds pretty good to me.
Your bird was obviously trying to get into the house to get more seed. Did you forget to feed him? What a shame. His death should be on your conscience.
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