California Quail

[Mason Jarr]

These are wild gamebirds, but the ones that hang around town eventually become fairly tame. I have a small group that comes by, almost like clockwork, every morning to look for the cracked corn that I spread out in my backyard for them. I like to sit on my deck while I'm drinking my coffee and watch them, but only when the weather is warm enough. Otherwise, I watch them through my sliding glass door. I think the males are pretty proud of themselves and they like to pose for photos.

 

[DavefromCt]

some of you other photos...WOW....those landscapes are fantastic....I love that broken wagon wheel shot too!

 

[Mason Jarr]

Thanks, Dave. I'm still processing that batch of shots with the wagon wheel. I'll post one after I figure out which one is the best. I found that old wagon miles from nowhere and I had to wonder what became of the people who were driving it.

 

[Nancy-IL]

What a beautiful Quail. You say they're game birds. Is there a season for them or are they so abundant that they're game anytime? He's sure a beautiful specimen. Thanks for the stunning photo.

 

[Mason Jarr]

They're fairly common out here, Nancy, but there is a hunting season on them from mid-September until sometime in January. I can't remember the exact dates.

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

I think it is neat how they will come to your yard to eat the cracked corn. Thanks for sharing! Kelley (Texas)

 

[Nancy-IL]

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