Rock Ptarmigan
Lagopus muta

f7.1 @ 1/800s, ISO:2000, Nikon D3S w 500mm


\"Rock Ptarmigan,\" Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Rock Ptarmigan meat is a popular part of festive meals in Icelandic cuisine. Hunting of Rock Ptarmigans was banned in Iceland in 2003 and 2004 due to its declining population. Hunting has been allowed again since 2005, but is restricted to selected days, which are revised yearly and all trade of Rock Ptarmigan is illegal.
Lake Myvatn, Iceland
 
05/26/2013