“Here’s my strut, do do do Strutting my way on over to you You like my strut? I like yours too Strutting my way on over to you…” Show him your strut, coach. Ptarmigan (the “p” is silent) are year-round residents in @denalinps. In winter, they travel great distances searching for food. Good thing their feet are feathered and provide them with good support for strutting across the snow. Fun fact, “Ptarmigan” is derived from a Scottish Gaelic word tàrmachan which means “croaker.” Croaker? The Ptarmigan is quite vocal. It can produce a series of nasal clucks and growls. Other calls sound like a scream, hiss, purr, or peep. ⁣ Image: A series of images of willow ptarmigan strutting across a snow packed landscape at Denali National Park and Preserve. NPS/ T.Devine⁣ #strutting #denali #ptarmigan #birdsofinstagram #nationalparks #winterwonderland #strut #walking