Sage-grouse

The draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for greater sage-grouse habitat management evaluates proposals to designate some sagebrush lands as areas of critical environmental concern (ACECs).

Greater sage-grouse move from leks to more densely vegetated areas during nesting season. Migratory birds also use sagebrush lands for nesting.

BLM staff members set out early one morning to photograph greater sage-grouse displaying on a lek. Although they weren't successful, the trip was definitely not wasted.