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callipepla californica
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DSCN6492.JPG Hen Ca. Quail
This was cropped a bit; they were somewhat distant. Actually, at times I had up to 10 or so in the picture, but they were poorly done, nervous birds about me- Gregg Martin
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- california quail california quail female callipepla californica
- Comments: 9
- Category: North America
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DSCN6477.JPG Immature hen Ca. Quail
I keep returning to this place as patience may help find many birds and other creatures. The Quail I saw out of camera range, and after a bit the covey carefully approached near me- Gregg Martin
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- callipepla californica
- Comments: 10
- Category: North America
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California Quail
The official state bird of California, this is a male. The oddly shaped topknot looks like a single feather, but is actually six overlapping feathers. Although locally common, this iconic species has disappeared from many urban areas such as Golden Gate Park in San Francisco where their decline...- jmorlan
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- california california quail callipepla californica usa
- Comments: 1
- Category: North America
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Pop-up
There's always one on guard duty when a family group is foraging down in the shrubs. Typical to only see the guard, and then get glimpses of the flock dashing from under one shrub (I think Coyote Bush in this instance) to under the next.- Doc Duck
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- california quail callipepla californica
- Comments: 8
- Category: North America
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State Bird 3 - Vaktvaktel
Another fascinating behavior trait about these birds is that while a flock is foraging on the ground, usually under shrubs or dense grass, one bird is always up on a post or some other high perch on guard duty, clucking comfortingly or calling out an alarm that sends those below scurrying for...- Doc Duck
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- california quail callipepla californica
- Comments: 11
- Category: North America
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State Bird 2
Apparently the woods looked safer than the road, so here he goes, heading for the woods. They have a fascinating gait, a bit like the ballet version of horse riders - their feet go so fast that they seem to be gliding on wheels, or (in the case of the wee chicks) rolling like little fluff balls.- Doc Duck
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- california quail callipepla californica
- Comments: 7
- Category: North America
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State Bird 1
I'm still hoping some day to see some of the other quail species in California, but meanwhile I still love seeing California's state bird - here pausing to scope out the woods ahead after crossing the road at The Sea Ranch.- Doc Duck
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- california quail callipepla californica
- Comments: 7
- Category: North America
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How to take AMAZING Bird Photos | The Bird Photography Show EP.1
Here's a stunning California Quail for you this morning. If you'd like to know more about the story behind this one and how I took this shot you might enjoy episode 1 of my new YouTube show with fellow professional bird photographer Jan Wegener. WATCH HERE - https://youtu.be/ITRZ_VLHcWo...- Glenn Bartley
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- 12dt callipepla californica canada
- Comments: 1
- Category: North America
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Watchtower
Signaling to the brood from the watchtower. "He's getting too close!" lol- Victor Vector
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- california valley quail callipepla californica
- Comments: 10
- Category: North America
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California Quail
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- california quail callipepla californica
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- Category: North America
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California Valley Quail
On the lookout for it's mate during the beginning of an early dry spring here in Southern California.- Victor Vector
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- california california valley quail callipepla californica mojave usa
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- Category: North America
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California Quail
Male- Luis R
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- california quail callipepla californica chile el bajio luis r figueroa. o\'higgins region
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- Category: Central & South America & Mexico
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Californian
Next trip to California I plan to visit a new park near Sea Ranch. I gather there's a good chance of seeing Mountain Quail there. Meanwhile, I'm happy to see more California Quail |=)|- Doc Duck
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- california quail callipepla californica
- Comments: 11
- Category: North America
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California quail
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- california quail callipepla californica
- Comments: 17
- Category: North America
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Chi-caaa-go!
Actually, this one was quiet, neither clucking nor calling even though it was on guard duty for a flock of a dozen females and chicks. His calm allowed us to get close enough - one step at a time, of course - for a croppable shot at last.- Doc Duck
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- california quail callipepla californica
- Comments: 13
- Category: North America
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Bunny and friends
at the Sea Ranch community gardens. Not sure what species the bunny is - maybe Jackrabbit (hare)? But the quail are definitely Californians, and that orange blur is a California Poppy.- Doc Duck
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- california quail callipepla californica
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- Category: North America
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California Quail
Haven't had time to get the camera out so here's one from last month.- ducbucln
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- california quail callipepla californica
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- Category: North America
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California Quail
Species introduced in Chile at the end of the 19th century- Luis R
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- california quail callipepla californica chacabuco chile codorniz luis r figueroa. santiago metropolitan region
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- Category: Central & South America & Mexico
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California Quail
Just another...- digishooter
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- california quail callipepla californica
- Comments: 5
- Category: North America
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California Quail
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.- digishooter
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- california quail callipepla californica
- Comments: 10
- Category: North America
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Don't mess with me !!
This female making it'self look much larger while protecting a chick .- Ken Doy
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- california quail ( fem ) callipepla californica
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- Category: New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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Strutting his stuff .
- Ken Doy
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- california quail callipepla californica
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- Category: New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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California Quail
These males were both keeping watch for the nearby eagles that were hunting on the lake.- ducbucln
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- california quail callipepla californica
- Comments: 19
- Category: North America
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California Quail
An introduced species .- Ken Doy
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- california quail callipepla californica
- Comments: 15
- Category: New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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Quail with chicks
The chicks are especially cute when newborn - little blobs of down that seem to be rolling more than walking as they scurry to keep up with their parents. These chicks were a bit bigger than that already.- Doc Duck
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- california quail callipepla californica
- Comments: 10
- Category: North America