Sharp-tails at the Lek

Tony LePrieur had an opportunity to observe Sharp-tailed Grouse displaying on a lek in southern Alberta this spring. All photos by Tony LePrieur.

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Male Sharp-tailed Grouse displaying.

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Another male Sharp-tailed Grouse displaying.

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Two males battling.

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A female looking for a mate.

You can see more of Tony LePrieur’s photographs here.

2 thoughts on “Sharp-tails at the Lek

    • This lek is on private land and the landowner has set up a trailer near where the grouse dance every spring, with windows for photography. Tony was able to get permission to go with a group one day. People have to be in the trailer before sunrise and stay until all the birds have left, which is several hours. These birds are quite susceptible to disturbance so the location is kept secret. – Bob Lefebvre

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