Rock ptarmigan been allowed again since 2005, but is restricted to selected days, which are revised yearly and all trade of rock ptarmigan is illegal. In Thomas Bewick's "A History of British Birds" (1797) the species is named as "White Grouse" with alternatives "White Game, or Ptarmigan". The birds feed, records Bewick, "on the wild productions of the hills, which sometimes give the flesh a bitter, but not unpalatable taste: it is dark coloured, and has somewhat the flavour of the hare." Rock ptarmigan The rock ptarmigan (') is a medium-sized gamebird in the grouse family. It is known simply as the
Winter Mountain Winter Mountain Winter Mountain is the stage name of singer-songwriter Joseph 'Joe' Francis (Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Piano, Harmonica), based in Cornwall, UK. The brand of music is predominantly Indie Folk / Rock. He is becoming known for his songwriting abilities, high energy live performances and soulful voice. Initially a duo, Winter Mountain, (Francis and Irish songwriter Marty Smyth) toured the UK and Ireland extensively, becoming recognised for their close vocal harmonies (Similar in style to that of Simon and Garfunkel) and distinctive songwriting. They attracted the attention of many major record companies before signing to indie label 'Charcoal Records' in