Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek Sharp-tailed grouse perform spring courtship displays on communal “dancing grounds”, called leks. Here males compete for breeding opportunities by displaying their “dancing” ability to females. Most activity on the lek occurs in the early morning just before sunrise. Sorry about the clicking noise of another camera shooting while the video was recording... | Duane Starr Photography
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During spring, male sharp-tailed grouse gather on traditional breeding areas called leks or dancing grounds. Males go through elaborate courtship displays and vocalizations to attract a female for breeding and defend their territory on the lek from other males. “Imagine waking up at first light and dancing and fighting for the better part of two hours. Now do this every day for 6-7 weeks and you get a glimpse into how male sharp-tails spend their spring,” said Nathan Borg, a regional wildlife bi
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Dance like no one is watching, or like you're a sharp-tailed grouse. Every spring, sharp-tailed grouse form mating grounds, or leks, where they congregate to compete for territories and perform mating displays. This crowded scene leads to fighting among the males as they attempt to dance and win the affections of the females. Video footage filmed by USFWS at Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge in Montana. Video description: a sharp-tailed grouse taps its little feet quickly back and fort
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