What
Species Identification Confidence:
I'm absolutely certain
Observation Method(s):
Individual(s) Observed (seen)
Count:
18
Count Type:
Absolute
Sex:
Both Sexes
Life State:
Alive
Life Stage:
Mature (Adult)
Species Account:
I observed 18 sage-grouse foraging on a wind swept ridgeline with approximately 1 foot of snow on the ground in most areas. Low-sage mixed with mountain sage was the dominant shrub. I saw the same flock multiple days in a row while elk hunting.
Where
Location:
Decimal Degrees: 43.7,-113.4
Location Precision:
±50 meters
Location Resource:
Transformed Location
Location Use:
Winter Range
Habitat Description:
mostly wind swept low sage, mixed with patches of mountain sage
Region:
Game Management Unit:
County:
When
Date Time:
November 17, 2022, 10:00 am to 11:00 am MST
Date/Time Precision:
Hour
Date Notes:
Also observed the same flock on 11/18/22
Who
& How
Identification Tools:
binoculars
Survey Method:
Incidental Observation
Location Unresolveable:
No
Source Type:
Animal Observation Report (Sightings)
Verification Status:
Unreviewed
Identified By:
Ethan Ellsworth