Meet Buddy our backyard friend.

Wild Ruffed Grouse is very friendly.

Buddy, follows us around the yard, up the stairs onto the deck and even into the garage. He runs or flys out of the woods as soon as he hears the lawnmower or 4-wheeler.

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edbrooke@xplornet.com says ... on Thursday, Feb 18 at 12:22 AM

Hi. Lately i've befriended mutually the same kind of bird was attracted initially to my approaching snowmobile into its territory. we see each other every day as he comes running to me when i go and visit, quite the extraordinary experience;

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MaryLou says ... on Sunday, Oct 18 at 2:14 PM

Love it!!!!

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marylou says ... on Sunday, Oct 18 at 2:13 PM

Love it!!!!!!!!

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Cheri says ... on Friday, Oct 16 at 11:56 AM

I guess this means Thanksgiving is at your house.

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mike carpinella says ... on Friday, Oct 16 at 9:44 AM

that is so cute

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