Yesterday while watching the squirrels and birds feeding in my garden?

Question

a huge grouse flew in and startred to eat the seed it walked about the garden for about 5 mins then a cat tried to catch it (no luck) eventually it flew away d'you think this was a one off thing maybe it got lost or should i try and encourage it to come back what do they like to eat any ideas.

Answer 1

sounds like he likes the seed you had out already maybe it was travleing and saw your garden and stopped for a bite. maybe he knew right where he was and wil return

Answer 2

Grouse have very distinct habitat requirements. Because of this, scientists have never been able to successfully breed adult Ruffed Grouse in captivity.

These birds forage on the ground or in trees. They are omnivores, eating buds, leaves, berries and seeds, but also insects and even small frogs.

This is the most wide-spread grouse in North America, with an estimated population of more than 8 millions individuals (according to IUCN).

The male is often heard drumming on a fallen log in spring on territory. When surprised, Ruffed Grouse may explode into flight, beating their wings very loudly.

The Ruffed Grouse is the state bird of Pennsylvania.

Hunting
Ruffed grouse is one of the favorite upland game hunted on the continent, particularly in northeastern USA and eastern Canada. Requiring minimal equipment, grouse hunting is seen by many as a perfect game for initiation to hunting. And, at the same time, grouse hunting is challenging enough to also appeal to experienced hunters. The ruffed grouse is renowned for its fine and delicate taste and is thus a prized game for any hunter and explain its popularity as an upland game.

Answer 3

The grouse can fend for itself, what you should worry about is this cat . The cat shouldn't be aloud to roam! Cats should have the same laws as dogs and not be aloud to roam free, there pets and their owner should be responsible. Have to laugh cause with letting this cat run free all your doing is creating a smorgasbord for this feline!

Answer 4

Its probably a one-off, they tend to prefer open spaces with small bushes. I once saw a grey partridge near my house and I've never seen one since.

Answer 5

grouse r common birds in geographical region they no harm yet additionally they consume flora too so notice in case you have any flora on your backyard they'll consume them, so ideal to not inspire it as as quickly as you do it keep coming decrease back back and back, grouse consume chicken seed or bellets

Answer 6

you don't say where you live or the enviorment in which you live so i can only guess that it was hungry