We came across this hole in the snow while cross-country skiing through the woods. What happened here?
Answer
A ruffed grouse emerged – in a flurry of wings and feathers – from its roost under the snow. For more about snow roosts and other adaptations ruffed grouse use to survive winters, check out this Tracking Tips column from the Winter 2017 issue of Northern Woodlands magazine.
This week’s contest winner was Huck Prazar