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Red Grouse - Committee Road

Committee Road, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides

Type:Flora and Fauna - Woodland

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This is a good road to take as it cuts across a large section of moorland where grouse can be found. Birds occur either side of the road and may be seen from the road occasionally. May be found at the roadside, particularly when they have young around July. Most active at dawn and dusk.

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Whirring wings and short squat body

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