I haven’t noticed many Quail families this year and it finally dawned on me that it was because I’ve been out in the yard working and making lots of noise. The realization came when I went in for a break and passed by the dining room window. I first noticed a male up on top of the Yucca.

I knew he was in “lookout” mode so I scanned my camera below and off to the right and saw mom and 5 chicks.