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California Quail on a farm sign
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California Quail on a farm sign (Callipepla californica)

This one was sitting up on a farm row sign catching the setting sun. It looks like he has a netting or basket on his belly.

Nikon d5, 500/5.6e shot at 1/800, f/5.6, ISO 180. Cropped to 3MP (2.7x, 1350mm equivalent).
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Location
Santa Cruz, California
Date taken
June 24, 2020
Scientific name
Callipepla californica
Equipment used
Nikon d5, Nikon 500mm f/5.6e
delia todd
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Oh my goodness!!! It's ages since I've seen one of these come in and they're one of my favourite birds too. I just love that headdress Marc.

A fantastic picture with such wonderful plumage detail too. Many thanks for showing him to us lad.
 
Kits
Such a smart quail, Marc, and a brilliantly focused and detailed study.
 

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