This is a beautiful time in the forest. Sunrise warms the ground and birds are singing from the treetops. Some species of birds have developed a system of courtship that is considered unique in the animal kingdom - lekking. In fact the word derives from the Swedish word lek, meaning "to play". But the lek is so much more than a game. Life is at stake, your own or at least the life of the next generation. Capercaillie and black grouse lekking is truly one of the highlights of the year.
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