Sage-grouse at Square Lake

Each spring, sage-grouse return to their preferred mating area known as a lek, where the males inflate their chest sacks, display their plumage, and woo the females in an elaborate display of avian machismo. Though sage-grouse habitat is declining throughout the west due to development, wildfire, and West Nile virus, the lek at Square Lake was protected in 2004 and birds continue their annual ritual in search of a partner. Filmed and edited by Kathleen Cameron (Cameron MultiMedia, LLC) with additional audio by Larry Barnes.

Channel: Education
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: WoodRiverLandTrust

Length: 00:47
Rating: N/A
Views: 436

Tags: grouse  Idaho  Lake  Land  lek  River  sage  Square  Trust  Wood  

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