I hear Quail in the desert way more often than I see them, for once they see me they flee. I usually spot them on the ground scratching around for food. However, this week I got lucky. A male and a female were in an Ocotillo and they didn't spot me taking their photos.
California Quail - male
Callipepla californica
Member of the Nature’s Spirit
Good Stewards of Nature
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