The rain was just light enough this morning for a few Gambel’s Quail to come out looking for birdseed. Of course I can’t resist so I obliged and got wet for my efforts. I’m hoping their feathers are keeping them dry.
Tech: Shot through window using Canon 100-400 mm lens at 400mm.
There’s no need to turn on the weather channel to know it was very windy a few days ago 🙂
Gambel’s Quail captured with Canon 70-200 f/4 non IS
Here’s another weather indicator. (same morning as yesterday’s sunrise)
Thanks, Mr Gambel Quail, for sitting for my photo of the day. You’re one handsome dude!
All the birds seem to be enjoying the huge cholla skeleton I found recently.
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.
Two Gambel’s Quail families in the yard last night. This tiny chick was one of 14!
The other family only had two. It’s a tough life. Snakes, roadrunners and gila monsters love to snack on them 🙁