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Ptarmigan - Lagopus mutus |
 Ptarmigan are the grouse of the barren mountaintops and are rarely seen below 600m. They've adapted to life in a harsh environment by changing its plumage from season to season. Throughout the summer the birds generally have white wings with a grayish body, but during the autumn the birds lose these feathers and become white all over except their tail. They are superbly insulated and changing their plumage provides excellent camouflage throughout the year. They may one of the first species to suffer from our rapidly changing climate.
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Meet some of the wildlife you can expect to find on the reserve - including Wild Boar and Elk!
