California Quail

On March 5, 2016March 4, 2016 By Mike and Christy

Peeking through the moss cover trees we we found a Male California Quail peeking back at us through the corner of his eyes.

24 thoughts on “California Quail”

De bec et de plumes

Magnifique !!!

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March 5, 2016 at 2:58 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Merci.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:19 pm Reply
belindagroverphotography

What a treat!

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March 5, 2016 at 3:25 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Indeed and we can all use a treat most days.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:19 pm Reply
  1. belindagroverphotography
    
    So right.
    
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    March 9, 2016 at 7:00 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      and especially after a tough day at work.
      
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      March 10, 2016 at 12:36 am Reply
1kayaker

Outstanding capture. I like the detail

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March 5, 2016 at 3:59 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, hope you are having a wonderful day.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:18 pm Reply
Eliza Waters

Native! 🙂

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March 5, 2016 at 4:10 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Yes a native.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:18 pm Reply
plaidcamper

Great photograph!

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March 5, 2016 at 5:48 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks. Hope you are having a great day.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:18 pm Reply
gpj103

Lovely picture. We get these in New Zealand – guessing they were introduced like so many species here. They are pretty fast movers when they want to be…not easy to photograph.

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March 5, 2016 at 6:00 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi, they are fast especially on the ground when they are headed for the cover of a bush or shrub. Then they wait until you turn your back and scurry to the next bush or shrub. They are fun to listen to when the males are calling for the females. Hope your day is going well.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:18 pm Reply
S. A. Leger

Great photo! I love quails!

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March 5, 2016 at 7:16 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:16 pm Reply
David

Nice capture. I like the way he is framed both physically and with the green coloring.

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March 5, 2016 at 9:02 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks David, we were peeking through some shrubs and thus the framing was the way it was and thai the rains for that green. hope you are having a great day.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:15 pm Reply
marlandphotos

Nice sharp focus on a beautiful bird!

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March 6, 2016 at 1:14 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks and thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:14 pm Reply
  1. marlandphotos
    
    You’re very welcome!
    
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    March 9, 2016 at 3:46 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      Thanks.
      
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      March 9, 2016 at 5:31 pm Reply
Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature

Beautiful!!! Such rich color of moss and bird!

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March 6, 2016 at 5:00 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, the green moss is so cool and sure feels good to look in addition to that handsome quail.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:11 pm Reply