Sage-grouse

The Heart of Sagebrush

Sagebrush grows year-round, even in the winter. Its branches hold blowing snow in the landscape to water spring and summer growth, even in periods of drought.

Sagebrush in winter

Photos courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Tom Koerner)  
 

Sage-grouse x Wildland Fire (I)

Story by Heather Feeney, BLM Public Affairs Specialist 

Working Winter: a sage-grouse story in pictures

By Heather Feeney, Public Affairs Specialist 
Photos courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Tom Koerner)