Running or rather flying away. These Rock Ptarmigans were part of a flock that flew right above us, scared by a Golden Eagle. I do not know if Golden Eagles really hunt Rock Ptarmigans, but if I were one of them, I would try to get away too. Picture from the February 2026 ski tour to Pältsan.
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