Dawn is the best time to boogie if you’re a greater sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus). In spring, as many as 70 of the iconic male grouse will gather at each dance floor (called a “lek”) before ...

As Harrell says, grouse prefer to walk rather than fly, where they're more susceptible to the raptors above. They've adapted to life on the ground using sage as cover and the open pockets between as a ...

ROGERSON — About a dozen birds fly in at about 4:30 a.m. from all directions, like a rag-tag squadron of chicken-sized helicopters.

A male Gunnison sage-gouse puts on a display on BLM land near Gunnison. Photo by Noppadol Paothong / Courtesy Colorado Parks & Wildlife The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in ...