Any
serious New England upland hunter recognizes alders from a long ways off. An
alder patch with weeds and ferns between the stems is very likely to hold
woodcock and grouse are often found nearby. If the ground is choked with grasses
the likelihood of woodcock is low.
Alders
like wet country, but can grow almost anywhere. Around recently used logging
yards you’ll often find them crowded against the woods or the new cutting. Grouse
are often nearby.
The
Ruffed Grouse Society recently published an excellent article on the importance
of alders. Below is a link to it. If you are not a member of the Ruffed Grouse Society please consider joining.
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| Alder catkins. |
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| An ancient apple tree crowed by alders, it doesn't get much better than this. |
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