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NV Whino

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4. California quail

Reply to Scuba (Reply #1)

Sat May 19, 2012, 03:57 PM

May 2012

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.

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Sage grouse??? Scuba May 2012 #1

California quail NV Whino May 2012 #4

Smaller then? Like a big robin? Or larger, like a ruffed grouse? It sure is cute. Great pic. Scuba May 2012 #5

Closer to a grouse, but not quite as big NV Whino May 2012 #6

Yeah, really! It's a beautiful shot! n/t CaliforniaPeggy May 2012 #2

Amazing - I like it so much. It Mira May 2012 #3