This Ptarmigan decided it had enough of sitting amongst the rocks and headed of to stretch it's legs !
Tags: Cairngorm National Park Highlands - Wildlife Scottish wildlife Ptarmigan Ptarmigan in snow Ptarmigan - Female Lagopus mutus
© All Rights Reserved
It took a couple of years to secure a "Ptarmigan on a rock" image.
Tags: Ptarmigan Lagopus mutus Ptarmigan - Male Ptarmigan - Winter Cairngorm National Park Scottish Wildlife Highlands - Wildlife
© All Rights Reserved
A gust of wind reveals the depth of the Ptarmigan's plumage which it utilises to good effect to survive harsh winter conditions.
Tags: Ptarmigan Ptarmigan - Female Ptarmigan in snow Lagopus lagopus ssp scoticus Highland - Wildlife Scottish Wildlife
© All Rights Reserved
This Ptarmigan kept a low profile to keep out the wind.
Tags: Ptarmigan Ptarmigan - Winter Ptarmigan - Male Scottish Wildlife Scottish Nature
© All Rights Reserved
This Ptarmigan goes walkabout directly towards the sun !
Tags: Ptarmigan Ptarmigan in snow Ptarmigan - Male Ptarmigan - Winter Cairngorm National Park Highland - Wildlife Scottish Wildlife Lagopus mutus
© All Rights Reserved