A simple observation of a Ruffed grouse sampling ice encased food

[Elaine Faletra]

This bird has been here recently and successfully eaten cranberries out my kitchen window.  

Today it flew directly to same bush today - but totally unsuccessful.  Berries encased in ice, though it tried to eat, and perches slippery.  It tried for about 10 minutes then gave up.

I think these freezing rain conditions are really tough on birds especially when temps will plummet to teens tonight and windy.

https://ebird.org/checklist/S291087709

Elaine

Warren NH