Maybe some of you have an answer to this situation.
This wild female Sage Grouse has appeared here and she is not afraid of people at all.
She has been around for several days already, she follows us, waiting to come close. This is the second Spring in a row that we have this same bird here, this exact female was here last year.
It is mating season, so she is certainly looking for a partner.
I tried to research about this behavior of coming close to humans, but could not find anything.
If you have explanation or opinion to this bird's behavior, please leave it in a comments bellow.
Thank you
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honeysada fans come in all species
U R kind and she likes your vibes
@Laura Feher Actually, I was thinking the same thing!
Was just thinking the same, the animals must pick up the good vibrations.
Agree
The reason for her behavior is simple: like so many of us, she is in love with you! Hahahahaha...sweet and wonderful video as usual. Thank you for sharing it with us.
My sentiments exactly💜
Most likely she was human raised so you present no fear for her. I have a Bluejay that does the same thing😊just enjoy her beauty and her trust for you. It's very special💖
All the animals you film seem to trust you .... you are one lucky man. Thankyou so much for sharing your videos with us.
She found a safe place, her instincts tell her you will be kind to her while she seeks her mate or perhaps lost chicks. I doubt she is that willing to trust many other humans that much. The fact that she let you touch and pet her is so amazing to me. You definitely have a gifted way with the animals and wildlife of all species. Another one of your beautiful videos to put a smile on my face and a nice start to the morning while having my first cuppa. Thank you!
Same here, in fact a few cuppas along with honeysada...perfect.
Louis Austin I totally agree with you!...all these looks like a different kind of a "ZOO" but, all animals are free 🇬🇧✋
When the female drops her wings like she does, it means they are accepting of a mate (you). Looks like the good vibes you and your ranch give off are influencing animals to seek you out. Lucky man!
This is an anthropomorphic idea, but maybe the female grouse senses you've created a safe haven for your animal friends, and she wants to join your group. Or maybe the way the male sage grouse puffs out its chest and flails around during mating season scares her, and she imprinted on you instead. :) As you know, animals possess an intelligence we don't have. I've seen some cases where wild animals seem to like humans better than their own kind. (Just as many humans prefer the company of animals to their own kind!) The poster who mentioned that pollution of the planet is affecting animals has a point too, although I hope that's not what's going on in the case of your grouse. I also live in a rural area with a group of dogs, cats, and rabbits who are my best friends. An opossum visits occasionally...my dogs get excited when he shows up, but they allow him to roam around the yard freely. I think the opossum just gets lonely and wants to see what's up in my yard. I don't feed him, but during the winter he'll come and sleep in the dog house near my front door sometimes, and I have a heated water bowl outside, so maybe he gets a drink there too. I hope I will be lucky enough to one day save a fawn's life like you did. When I think about what it means to be a successful person, I always come back to the idea of helping animals! Thanks for your clips and for showing us how to live well.
I have never seen male Sage Grouse here, and someone suggested that she could be raised by people and then brought here in the area and released. its possible ! but she only shows up and acts like that in the spring, second year in a row...
Thank you for the reply. I wonder where she goes for the rest of the year? Maybe this year she'll stay within sight even after mating season is over. I found evidence that some keep wild grouse as pets: www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-to-raise-ruffed-grouse.731439/ although this site says that grouse chicks are very delicate (I take this to mean they should be kept wild): www.trails.com/how_6119_raise-grouse.html Also found a couple of "pet wild grouse" videos that show behavior similar to your pet grouse... kzhead.info/sun/jbKto9d6ZKahhg/bejne.html and kzhead.info/sun/gMyJlbF8iomFqas/bejne.html
I like you Angela Havel. You sound like good people.
Thank you for your kindness to all animals. We need a lot more people on the planet that are exactly like you.
She loves your place and feels safe. My barn swallows always show up year after year at my place within a week of the of the last week in April, have babies and leave around the first week of July. They are awesome for reducing black fly and mosquito and whatever other bugs they can find and eat. Your grouse is just happy to be with you. Animal Whisperer. Thanks for sharing!
She knows that she is safe with you, that you respect her and will never harm her. Amazing how animals and birds sense this. I have a Karroo Thrush with a deformed foot who comes for her apple and cheese every day.
She has seen your fawn videos
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Yup
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Maybe people use to feed her? Either way this is impressive stuff!
Just tell her "I'm already spoken for" and she'll move on.
This particular sage grouse just has impeccable taste, that is all.
All animals have an instinct to sense danger, conversely they can sense a compassionate, caring human.
I understand why she's coming back every spring...I would too. But I would stay! You warm my heart
Love the Sage Grouse cooing. Very relaxing. And, of course, lovely Nanny. Thank you Darius.
perhaps at some point she imprinted on human/s? it would be hard to say.. a shame there are no males around to see if they interest her at all.. glad she has found a safe haven.
She must have had some kind of human contact when she was younger. Even as a hatchling..But animals know kindness. They have better senses than we ever will. So now you've become the Sage Grouse Whisperer...!!
Thank you for sharing this awesome video. From Jakarta, Indonesia
Wow! What an amazing soul you have.
Hello, there is another channel that has been reporting on strange animal behavior, MrMBB333, he has reports from all over of wild animals acting tame. Always enjoy your videos! Thank you 🤗🦃
Animals have much more of an insight than we will ever know. I have to experience the same type of situation even living in an area of the southern California coast where it is very semi rural. Sometimes I wonder if I just had my eyes open more or if they actually come to me for help. One thing that happens continually is a gift from is very odd-looking black Tomcat. Whenever one of my pets pass away, he shows up within a week with a new cat. It never fails.
She knows you have made a safe place for her to live - she obviously trusts you when she lets you pet her . You are a good kind man and she and all the animals know that and they love you in return .👍💕💕
Well Honey Sada, she couldn't have landed in a better pal
She is a beautiful creature! I'm wondering if she has gotten separated from her chicks or mate and can't find her way back to them.
She is secure by you. If she were injured and saved by humans she may have imprinted on humans. I grew up on a farm back in Wisc. My dad saved a young pheasant and named him Herman. That pheasant hung onto Dad. Dad even let him sit on his shoulder while we ate dinner. Dad was the only one who could pick him up. I love how you enjoy, love and respect all animals and nature. Thank you for sharing all this beauty.
your videos are honestly so therapeutic.
Your partner is a very lucky woman!! Only in my DREAMS could I find a heart such as Darius!
I can’t imagine what this Miss Grouses deal is but I am glad for all of these animals who found their way to you. You are truly blessed to have each other. Nanny is my favorite. She looks like my male, also rescued and adopted ❤️ along with his sister. You make my heart happy😊
About 10 or 15 years ago a Sage Grouse walked up to my car door and kept staring at me. I was driving in the National Park, but the traffic was at a standstill. Of course, I didn't do anything, then the traffic resumed. This video actually makes me feel better. For years I kept wondering if the bird needed help for itself or a family member. Thanks for sharing.
I wouldn’t doubt if lions and tigers 🐅 🦁 swam from Africa and Asia to join your amazing company. The word is out. If I were an animal I would flock to your amazing place to have that one of a kind love you give everyone around you. Love the channel. Hope all is well my fellow Eastern European brother
Вы просто волшебник!Уважаю!!!!
BTW, your videos are great, you have a really fantastic page!
What an honor to once again have a wild creature allow you to pet them. She knows she is safe with you.
I like your videos a lot
Sorry , I meant to say she couldn't have landed in a better place than your ranch where there is an abundance of love. You take very good care of all your animal friends and she really must sense that. I truly believe animals can sense when they are in a safe place. Thanks for all the love and care you show to your friends.
She knows she is safe around you. Both of you are so lucky for such a bond. You seem to share your sole with the creatures around you.
Your videos are mesmerizing, I could watch them for hours, thank you for sharing .
l can't speak about a sage grouse, but when l hiked the John Muir Trail in the CA High Sierra they had blue grouse that would let you walk right up to them as they hadn't been hunted up there very much. If you want to call walking up and hitting one with a stick hunting. We had one with her chicks follow us and figured out that she expected us to feed her and her brood. l guess other hikers must have given her some oats or granola. We figured that out when she ran right up to us when we sat down to eat. Yes l fed them some oats too (he said shamefully). lol
That was in 1972, my son hiked the JMT last year and said there wasn't as many as l remembered and they avoided people, but you could get within 20 feet or so. But it is really a bad idea to feed wild animals, even moms with babies, as they will stop searching for food on their own. If they get like that what happens to them when winter comes and there are no people?
jimmie montgomery u r compassionate
You are her person. Enjoy the blessings that nature brings. I smiled so big because it reminded me of the 3 wild mallard ducks I use to fed on my pond. One day I didn't go to the pond and to my surprise, 3 ducks circled the house. I stood there laughing cuz the kids were little then and they were excited saying it was our ducks. I was in disbelief thinking there was no way it could be Hewey, Dewey & Lewey. The pond was located in the big hay meadow away from my home.. But...those 3 ducks landed in the driveway and walked up to the house quacking...."hey lady, you forgot our candy today so we had your vehicle description and found you".hahaha I'm serious! It was too funny. I hope you enjoy my stories if you read them. I just feel compelled to cheer you on in life...love your videos.
I think you have that Dr. Dolittle charm with animals! Is Nanny the cat alright??😱😇🤠
Thank you for sharing!
I think it’s just you. Knowing nothing else about you except how much all these animals really love you, I would say you are a good man and blessed too.
I loved, your videos..thank you so much.for sharing you beautifull live.
Beautiful bird. Thank you for looking out for her 😊
If she is comfortable around humans, it's a good guess that she's had contact with them before you. Maybe someone fed her in the past and was able to gain her trust to get close to her from that.
that could be possible, but she comes here only in the spring, did same last year too
Maybe she migrates in for the winter.
i don’t think anybody would resist your kindness to animals
I think she wants to be a part of the family (if only for one season a year). You seen to have that special something that animals find soothing and comforting. A very special gift.♥️
Very interesting! Such a pretty bird! Maybe she has been fed by humans in the past and has never seen them in a threatening way. She has only had good interaction with humans!😊 💕🐦💕🦋💕
All animals enjoy you! 😀 You're very kind man.
So glad you're back! Being in nature and around wildlife is such an amazing experience and it's so cool that you take time to share it with us!! While reading some of the comment section, it got me thinking about different reasons this could be happening. Anything from the Sage Grouse being incubated or even helped in her lifetime by humans to the location being ideal for this particular female .. is she only this way with you or is there more that one human she is like this with? So interesting!! There is no doubt that you have a proclivity to nature and are wonderful with animals, they really can sense it. It makes me wonder if it's a human thing or something else ..
I love your video's, thank you
What a great question you ask. I believe it's because all living things intrinsically know that humans were meant to be their caregivers. Even though our ancestors' fell from their original purpose which also affected the animal world, everything still has within it that ancient DNA that.looks to us for remedy. And when mankind has finally been fully restored, they shall be too. Until then, "All creation groans and travails together, waiting for the manifestation of the sons of the Most High." Until that restoration comes, you are practicing it every day in your care of everything around you! Godspeed.....
K, I agree
You have a good heart for animals. ❤️
My instincts tell me that you are a very nice man, I think you must be related to Dr. Doolittle! Great video btw.
Beautiful bird
Hi.. you are Soo kind thats why she attracts you maybe she received your vibes of kindness and goodness that's why she is behaving like this otherwise birds feel fear from humans..I am new on your channel and I saw some of ur videos.. I really like your lifestyle. I also like living with animals in hilly area..calm and peaceful environment.
You are a good man in sync with the world and nature. She feels it too.
She is beautiful!
Saintly is what describes you!! You care for and are loved by all living creatures just like St. Francis of Assissi only you appear to be even more talented! Have a relaxing evening and peaceful night. 😀🤗😇😺😸😻😼😾😺😸
Your farm gives positive vibes and make animals instinct sensed security heaven...
Careful with being specific with where you live or other "chicks" might start following you home lol. On a serious note, really awesome what you do and how much you care. 💙💚💛🧡💜❤
She is beautiful...in my country,we tell her "perdiz" Sudamérica,Colombia.
The Sage grouse is under pressure - like many other species - because of diminishing habits. It has been shown by marking that hens may roam widely, seeking across three or four leks to reproduce. Perhaps this one has been fed by humans previously somewhere else and, while passing through your place, hopes to be fed before finding a lek, thus enabling her to lay more eggs and raise more chickens. You might look for areas of sagebrush in the vicinity, not too dense, but also not too sparse. This is absolutely essential for the sage grouse to protect and bring up the chickens...
I just found your channel and have really enjoyed watching some of your videos! What an interesting and wonderful life you seem to have closer to nature than most of us are. I would be interested in learning how you came to this point in your life, have you always lived out near the mountains? If you would feel comfortable telling us about your life, I am sure I'm not the only one who would enjoy listening to some of your life story! Thanks, and best wishes.
I agree. I would read every word of a blog or book about Darius' journey from Lithuania to his current home near Yellowstone National Park and his gift for befriending animals.
Yes, I feel so curious! I'm enjoying so much to see everything it feels like magic!
Hi I now this bird but dont no the name in english!Very nice she like human!Wish you a nice week!
I’m chuckling as I watch this.....I love your vlogs so much and I wonder if there is an animal within miles of you that doesn’t want to be the next rescue on your ranch...you sure have a way with all these creatures.....sorry no info on grouse.....looking forward to the next post.
She has good taste :)
It’s good that she is comfortable around u 😇
In my opinion, this Sage Grouse just knows that you are a good person, and this is the reason why it does not get frightened of you. Most animals just know whether or not a person has a good vibe, imo.
I believe that bird senses being near you is safe nothing to worry about.............
Animals can sense who is kind. She seems tame, or is very trusting of you, as she lets you come close to her and pet her. She may know you are to be trusted. Perhaps, also, she may have been born near where there are people, and maybe she had contact when she was a tiny chick. Either way, her acceptance of you is very sweet.
It's a place she likes and where she feels at home...😊
May be baby deer told her that you are a kind man ))
You have a a wonderful natural habituate for wild animals .
The deer you rescued told her about an animal heaven on earth
She obviously feels safe near the house but I don't know if that's the primary reason for her seasonal residency. This time of year she can probably find enough food in the general vicinity while avoiding threats posed by hungry predators prowling further away. It's amazing though that she doesn't mind being caressed so there are other factors at work. Cats and dogs can usually sense when a wild animal has been adopted and leave them alone.
Animals love you because you have a beautiful heart and vibes. They are attracted to you. I love watching your videos 💘
Linda 😁🌟🌷🇧🇷❤️👍
You are an animal magnet, animals choose you for they may sense you have a big heart for them ( the orange tabby kitty and sage grouse..)
It's possible that she was helped or even raised by humans at some point, and has decided that she's human. During the rest of the year, grouse are quite solitary birds. It's likely she's only seeking your company when it feels natural for her to be gregarious. It's sweet that you allow her to stay, she's likely quite lonely. And the fact that this is the second year means that she's clearly not finding it difficult to survive on her own so, while it's sad that she probably won't breed, she should be ok. And perhaps one day she will find a male of her own species she likes after all - it happened with several of our birds when they were older.
I say: she loves you. She loves you because she feel that you love all animals. And your paradise is so beautiful, that loves she too. Dogs and cats she goes out of the way - but all other things and you are very good for her. Did she comes in this year too? Very nice! I can understand her!
You seem to have really good and welcoming energy, an aura of good karma that is recognized by the animals you have befriended
I have to agree with some of the comments here that, perhaps, she was raised as a pet, or around humans on a farm, so she trusts you. I love the sound she makes. Precious! She likes you - it's sweet that she comes back every year...sweet girl.
Sage Grouse used to be known as very docile and foolish when the settlers first arrived. They've lost that due to hunting but it is in their nature.
Awwwww. Animals luvs you they come to you. Another amazing vid. Don’t know much of this animal. Maybe just looking for a more safer place to hang our. They can sense that they feel safe under your care. Tfs
I think she's following you because you are *excellent*
Well, i think it's obvious... you are truly a beautiful person, inside and out ! The fact that all kinds of wild animals naturally gravitate to you put's you on a whole different level than all the Noah-want-to-be's. Now, if stigmata begin to appear on your body....i won't be surprised :)
Well, since the sagehen isn't seeking zen masters, then perhaps another "sage"? Populations of sage grouse are in decline due to environment loss and decline of the pristine *plains environments it requires to mate.* The Biodiversity Conservation Alliance and other organizations have petitioned to list the grouse under the Endangered Species Act (again). Since 2010 when he sage grouse has repeatedly been proposed put on the endangered list, but this has been opposed using various dubious pretexts and strange machinations. Fx a senator from California conditioned his vote on an entirely different issue on the *postponement of the sage grouse being labeled endangered* - even though no wild sage grouse are to be found in California!? The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) investigated *cattle who share grazing land with the sage-grouse.* They found that cattle, after consuming about 40% of the tussocks in between sagebrush bushes, will continue to consume the tussocks growing underneath the sagebrush, thereby *destroying the nesting habitat for the sage-grouse.* The sage grouse isn't much of a roamer. It tends to only move for famine and will stay in the same region even if breeding conditions are poor.
Dear Sir, I am old and have a bit of history for you. The Loggers of Northern Wisconsin, as they daily tramped into the woods, would be met by ruffed grouse. The grouse would walk right along with them to their cutting site. Nothing new here...they are just unafraid. Believe me, 70+ years ago they were not hand raised...there were many of them. One could here them blow their chests out and beat there wings rapidly. The wings flutter against their body and a drumming effect is created. Truely enjoy your videos! It’s like how I was raised on the farm with 200 acres to run barefoot! Nature made me! Much love and star light!
Thank you for sharing!
:) she is not afraid of you because she never saw people who can hurt her. I am in love with your life style! I am happy before you and I dream about the same life! All the best to you! My huge respect! Tanya.
Seems like she has been near humans & bonded with them. If a nest was bothered by an animal survivors could have been hatched by a common hen, or by a human that if she tried to return to the wild then she wouldn't have a natural fear of humans. So glad she picked your ranch where nice people will not hurt her. Seems like you are a natural "animal whisperer" & the animals know that !
I have 3 thoughts on her attraction to you. 1. You are a gifted animal communicator - capable of understanding or supporting her and helping her feel safe. 2. Grouse are territorial and return to same place every year. 3. Maybe she is an animal companion from another lifetime, or even this lifetime, who has returned to be near you as she misses you! 💖🙏💫
A famous grouse!
She was raised with humans. Pet maybe? Or she senses your animal love. Beautiful!
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Maybe the way an orphan baby duck attaches itself to person as its mother, the grouse has come to know people as its family when she was little?
Im so in love with you... and that birdy knows a good man when she sees one lol
Where are you from? Your accent sounds like the First Lady's. I love your videos.