Grouse on the Moor

   Teesdale is renowned for its landscape with its extensive Grouse Moors. The upland landscape is the home of the indigenous Red Grouse who lives and breeds in this harsh environment. Habitat management for this bird also benefits the visiting and breeding wading birds. Now in early August there are a good number of grouse families seen amongst the heather. Their remarkable camouflage makes them difficult to spot.

Young grouse 7th August 2010

  My painitngs of Grouse seem to be quite popular so given the opportunity amongst my other work I try to include sketches of grouse into the gallery as often as possible. Below is a small sketch completed this week.

"Heading West"

A covey of grouse cross the moor in high summer. Based on an actual location, Ravock Castle near Bowes.The cairn is actually on the Pennine Way.