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California Quail
digishooter

California Quail (Calipepla californica)

No matter how many times I've imaged this bird I still an struck by their beauty. Is it any wonder that it is the California state bird.
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Habitat
Chaparral
Location
Wofford Heights, CA, USA
Date taken
Dec 2016
Scientific name
Calipepla californica
Equipment used
Canon EOS-1Dx : Lens; Canon EF 500 IS USM L + 1.4 T/C (effective focal length 700mm) Mode; aperture priority : Metering; center weight average : Exp.;1/250 sec @ /5.6.: ISO; 640 : White Bal.; custom
delia todd
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.... and they're just about my favourite US bird too Mark.

Many thanks for showing him to us my friend - a gorgeous picture this one, with some great plumage detail.

Very well done lad.
 
Kits
A stunning portrait of this lovely quail, Mark. Wonderful detail, composition and focus.
 
ducbucln
Excellent capture in a great setting. They are beautiful birds and I love hearing them every day.

Vicki
 
Macswede
I didn't know it was the state bird, Mark, bit I'm not surprised. A superb portrait of this beauty.
 

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