These little fellows take turns being the lookout while the rest of the covey browse. This guy kept chirping at me as I (and the cats) weeded the veggie garden this morning. I never did see the rest of the clan, and it took me a while to find him.

Scuba

(53,475 posts)

5. Smaller then? Like a big robin? Or larger, like a ruffed grouse? It sure is cute. Great pic.

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Sat May 19, 2012, 05:15 PM

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NV Whino

(20,886 posts)

6. Closer to a grouse, but not quite as big

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Sat May 19, 2012, 05:36 PM

May 2012

Yes, these guys are very cute. It's especially fun to watch the little ones in the spring as great hoards of them scurry through the grass.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,969 posts)

2. Yeah, really! It's a beautiful shot! n/t

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Sat May 19, 2012, 01:49 PM

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Mira

(22,694 posts)

3. Amazing - I like it so much. It

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Sat May 19, 2012, 04:39 PM

May 2012

illustrates another possible contest theme: Camouflage.

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