

Plate 18. Grouse nests are usually at the base of some object, most commonly 

 a tree. A (Upper left) . Hen grouse on nest at base of a large beech. Note the fern 

 and dead twigs that offer some camouflage. B (Upper right). A successful nest 

 showing the characteristic appearance of hatched eggs. Note the two unhatched 

 eggs. C (Lower left). Grouse incubating on nest at base of stump. Photo by A. A. 

 Allen. D. (Lower right). Grouse brooding chicks. Photo by C. W. SevcringJiaus. 



