Willow Ptarmigan, Denali National Park, Alaska – Image 2328

In fall plummage, a willow ptarmingan stands on the edge of the park road. It is the state bird. Its coloration provides excellent camouflage changing from brown in the summer to almost pure white in the winter. This photo illustrates page 95 (week of November 7-13) in my 2004 Alaska Engagement Calendar featuring one of my photos for each week. Camera: Nikon F4, Lens: 300mm f/4 Nikkor, Film: 35mm Fujichrome 50-Mark Kelley