A flying visit to the Scottish Highlands, with lots to see of what some people might describe as game. I shoot them, but not in that way...
Here are two male Black Grouse (Lyrurus (Tetrao) tetrix) fighting each other for dominance on the lek:
Two male Black Grouse (Lyrurus (Tetrao) tetrix) fighting on the lek, April 8, Badenoch & Strathspey, Scotland
Male Black Grouse are also known as Blackcocks, and females as Greyhens. In the spring the males accumulate before dawn in traditional lekking areas to strut, display and fight while producing distinctive calls. Females are attracted to the lek and mate with the victor.
