[CT Birds] Ruffed Grouse Question

[Gene Leganza]

Bob from Pomfret asked: "Ruffed grouse question:  Any thoughts on numbers,
distribution in CT for this species?"

CT DEP puts out a bimonthly publication, "Connecticut Wildlife," available
by print subscription or via the web. The Jan/Feb 2008 version is not up on
their web site yet, but I get the print version and this issues summarizes
their 2007 research. In the section on "small game" it reports:

"During 2007, baseline ruffed grouse population data were collected from
grouse observations and drumming surveys. A total of 18 observations were
reported from 9 towns, bringing the total to 134 sightings since 2005.
Drumming surveys were conducted in April. Grouse were heard drumming on 10
of 12 routes and 35 drummers were recorded. The actual number of unique
males heard drumming was between 23 to 35 birds. The survey route that
produced the highest number of birds (5) was in East Hampton."

The online version of Connecticut Wildlife can be found at:
http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2723&q=325718&depNav_GID=1655#CTW

and one can subscribe to the print version at:
http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2723&q=325712&depNav_GID=1655

-- 
Gene Leganza, Wilton
gleganza 'at' gmail.com