Sunday, June 22, 2014

Eight Baby Quail Feeding

This very large quail family has been showing up daily since the babies first hatched, about ten days ago. They started with eight, and still have eight, which probably means that the parents are very experienced (and lucky). This morning I spilled some Nijer seed on the floor of my back porch. As soon as the quail discovered it, they were after it. The baby quail at the extreme right of the frame are pecking at the brick wall--they may think it is a quail block.

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  1. I miss these guys. I love the way they run around: Zip zip serpentine!

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    1. I think my favorite part is when the family takes off and one little guy just doesn't want to stop doing what he's been doing until he realizes he has been left behind... then ZIP ZIP!

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  2. They do seem to have uniquely attuned antennae. Maybe that's that that thing on their heads is for.

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    1. Now there's an idea....

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    2. Thanks, KL - I really adore these folks

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    3. Thanks for your comment! I adore them too.

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    1. They're getting bigger, but they're still adorable!

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