Author: Jimmy Cox 作者：麦考克斯
The most prized game bird of upland game hunters in the northern belt of states is the ruffed grouse, one of a large family of birds that inhabit North America.最珍贵的游戏鸟陆地棉游戏猎人在北部地带的国家是ruffed松鸡，其中一个大家族的鸟类栖息北美洲。 In the same family is the pinnated grouse commonly known as the prairie chicken.在同一个家庭是pinnated松鸡俗称草原鸡。 Other members of the family include the dusky grouse of the west, Franklin's grouse of the Pacific states, the Hudsonian grouse of northern Canada, sharp-tailed grouse of the western plains states and their numerous subspecies.其他家庭成员，包括dusky松鸡的西部地区，富兰克林的松鸡的太平洋国家， hudsonian松鸡加拿大北部，夏普尾松鸡的西部平原国家及其众多亚。 The grouse is almost impossible to raise in captivity, so its restocking is much more difficult than with other birds.该松鸡，几乎是不可能的提高圈养的，因此，其进货更为困难，比与其他禽鸟。 Mother Nature, then, is the grouse's only guide, with man its best friend and protector.大自然的话，那么，是松鸡的唯一指导，与男子其最好的朋友和保护者。 Nature takes care of the grouse by constantly varying the cycle of abundance.性质照顾的松鸡，不断有不同的循环丰富。 When the birds become too crowded in a certain area, she steps in with a disease which all but eliminates the species.当鸟类成为过于挤迫，在某一地区，她的步骤，在与疾病，但消除了所有的物种。 Then, for a few years, the number of birds gradually increases again.那么，几年中，有多少鸟类逐渐增加。 Most conservation authorities have tried to follow these natural cycles in an effort to keep the birds at a more even level.最保育当局曾试图遵循这些自然周期，在努力保持鸟类在一个更水平。 Grouse are readily identified by the black and brown-banded fan-shaped tail, the two tufts or ruffs on each side of the neck and the crested head.松鸡很容易确定由黑色和棕色带扇形尾巴，两个塔夫茨或ruffs对对方的颈部和冠头。 Both male and female are colored alike.男性和女性是色一样。 There are two general hues of color, one gray and the other rust-red.有两个一般的色调，颜色，一灰色和其他锈红色。 The most interesting time of the year is in the spring, when they are in the mating mood and when they can be seen and photographed while drumming on a log to attract a female.最有趣的时间，今年是今年春天，当他们在交配的情绪和当他们可以看到和拍照，而击鼓对日志，以吸引女性。 The whirr of their wings can be heard for some distance in the woods, as they vibrate their flight feathers in a terrific dance to impress their mate-to-be.该whirr他们的翅膀，可以听到一段距离，在老虎伍兹，因为它们的振动他们的飞羽在一个很棒的舞蹈，留下深刻的印象他们的伴侣- - 。 At this time it is possible to approach with the camera for some excellent photos of the courtship.在这个时候是有可能的做法，与相机为一些优秀的照片的求爱。 Their flight when aroused is quick and erratic.他们的飞行时引起，是快速，且起伏不定。 They explode from the brush and quite often the gunner or observer is shocked momentarily because of the sudden sound coming from almost beneath his feet.他们从爆炸的画笔和很多炮手或观察员感到震惊一时，因为突然的声音从下方接近他的双脚。 The course of flight from there on out will be one of zig-zags through the leaves and branches as the bird tries to put as much natural cover between himself and you.过程中的飞行就从那里出来，将其中之- zags通过叶片和党支部的鸟试图把许多自然包括他本人与你。 No two grouse ever rise in the same way, so there is no characteristic flight to study in order to be a better shot.没有两个松鸡以往任何时候都上升，在同样的方式，所以没有飞行的特点，以研究，以便得到更好的拍摄。 Hunters who are successful on grouse shoot instinctively.猎人，谁是成功的松鸡开枪本能。 Somehow or other their shotgun barrels seem to point in the right direction, with enough lead to deliver the shot pattern on target.在某种程度上或其他他们的鸟枪桶，似乎指向在正确的方向，足够的领导提供拍摄模式的目标。 They are even harder to photograph because their course in the air is so unpredictable.他们是更难的照片，因为他们当然在空气中是如此难测。 Grouse are best hunted with dogs, preferably a springer spaniel or perhaps an English setter.松鸡是最好的打猎与狗，最好是施普林格猎犬，或者一英语二传手。 These dogs should be trained for grouse specifically, since grouse act entirely differently than pheasants or other game birds.这些狗应训练松鸡具体来说，自松鸡法完全不同，比雉鸡或其他游戏鸟类。 A good quail dog is often at a loss, due to a strange and complicated terrain.一个良好的鹌鹑狗往往是处于亏损，由于一个奇怪的和复杂的地形。 The perfect experience is enjoyed with a good dog who is able to locate a grouse on the ground and hold it on point until the hunter moves up to flush it.完美的经验，是享有一个良好的狗谁是能够找到一个松鸡在地面上进行，这对点，直到猎人向上移动，以清除它。 If the bird is shot, its coloration blends so perfectly with the forest floor that the dog, with his keen sense of smell is relied upon to fetch it.如果鸟是枪伤，其色彩的共混物，所以完全与森林楼层，狗，与他敏锐的嗅觉是依靠提取。 Grouse usually live to an age of about six years and are able to stand the severe winters of the northern climes.松鸡通常活到一年龄约六年，并能够经得起严峻的冬天的北方气候。 They are smart too, and in recent years boldly hold out in the face of real estate developments and advancing civilization.他们是太聪明，并在近年来大胆撑，在面对地产发展项目，推进文明。 The key to their survival is food, mostly berries and seeds, and a good supply of unpolluted water.关键是他们的生存食物，主要是浆果和种子，一个良好的供应未受污染的水。 They prefer to live near the hemlock and pine forests where they can dodge their predators and take flight into the thick trees.他们宁愿住附近的铁杉和松林在这里他们可以回避他们的大鳄，并采取飞行到厚厚的树木。 Near their protective haunts, they must have a generous food supply year-round.附近的防护不安，他们必须有一个宽松的粮食供应全年。 With these pointers in mind, the hunter and photographer alike should enjoy the beauty of the grouse.与这些指针在心目中，猎人和摄影师都应该享受美丽的松鸡。
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