The prints are signed by the artist, Sue Coccia The Ptarmigan (or Grouse) assists in making transitions, and help navigate through life's chaos in the Great Spiral of the Medicine wheel. See within the strength of Bear, and the gentle spirit of the Hare. During the winter, the bird is entirely white but for its black eyes, bill and outer tail. It also retains the red eyebrow. The feet of the bird are heavily feathered and act much like snow shoes. Ptarmigan are fairly large birds, the size of a small chicken. During the summer, the male has a chestnut brown head and neck, with a mainly white belly splashed with brown. The tail feathers are black and the eyebrows are red. She is the official bird for the territory of Nunavut, Canada Look for the Ladybug who will bring you good luck and happiness!
