Nature of Russia. Capercaillie. Black grouse. Baikal Reserve.

A series of videos - "View from the shelter." It is no secret that special shelters are used for shooting animals in the wild at close range. In each case, the methods of masking may be different. But the main thing is how you can accurately fit into the surrounding landscape. In addition, you need to know the biological characteristics of the animal to be filmed. Some hear well, others see everything, and still others can quickly detect a person by smell. And, of course, good luck. It happens that animals allow themselves to be filmed, although they have already figured you out a long time ago. A lot of interesting things happen in nature.
For mating, capercaillie usually choose a platform with a tubercle. It's kind of like a stage. This is where the main show takes place.
During battles, the wounds that birds inflict on each other can be fatal.
When viewed from a distance, the bird seems monophonic. But close up, the capercaillie is surprisingly beautiful. The wings are painted in deep brown. The chest shimmers with an emerald metallic sheen. A tousled beard under the beak. Eyebrows - large, bright red. And the picture is completed by a spectacular peacock-like tail.
Two subspecies of capercaillie live in Transbaikalia: common and stone. Stone is slightly smaller. And his beak is black and shorter.
The capercaillie display is divided into two parts. The initial sounds are individual clicks. Gradually, the rhythm grows, and finally, all the trills merge into one short rattle, reminiscent of turning.
During the second part, the capercaillie hears only himself. And all because in the inner ear of a bird there is a special device - a skin fold. It is permeated with blood vessels. When the capercaillie sings, the fold swells and covers the ear. In fact, he becomes deaf.
In addition to the usual sounds, there are also infrasounds in the singing of the capercaillie. They spread further and can attract more female fans.
Grouse current - no less beautiful sight.
Each male has his own small area, in which he moves all the time. Tournament battles on the current are happening everywhere. Here everyone is at war with everyone.
The rumble is such that it can be heard for several kilometers.
The pose of a heated bird is very effective. The head is extended forward, the tail is vertically raised, the white feathers of the undertail are deflected back. All air bags are inflated.
Fights between roosters take place in the center of the current. Only adult males congregate here. Young birds walk around the outskirts without engaging in any fights. They, in splendid isolation, only imitate the current.