When the Rock ptarmigan becomes aware of something strange, its first reaction is to squat. With its camouflage color, which adapts to the season, it is surprisingly difficult to detect. When I lay behind a rock and tried to photograph this pair, I had to try to find them anew with my Eyes, as soon as something else had distracted me - even though they stood just a few yards from me. Eventually, however, they obviously felt safer and began to look around. Here, the male turns its head to figure out who we are...