{"id":107621,"date":"2022-10-31T03:58:52","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T09:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=107621"},"modified":"2022-10-31T04:08:20","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T10:08:20","slug":"autumn-california-quail-covey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2022\/10\/31\/autumn-california-quail-covey\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn California Quail Covey"},"content":{"rendered":"

While walking along the Jordan River yesterday, I came upon a covey of about 25 California Quail. I was able to get close enough to photograph a few of them.<\/p>\n

\"MaleMale California Quail on an urban trail \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/800, ISO 800, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I had my Nikkor 70-300mm lens attached to my Nikon D500 so I didn’t have the reach that I have with my much heavier, longer lens. My stalking skills were needed to get these images. I walked up to the quail very slowly and tried to be nonthreatening.<\/p>\n

\"FemaleFemale California Quail in an urban setting \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/640, ISO 800, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The last time I walked along the river I could hear the quail<\/span><\/a> but could not get clear views of them. Yesterday several of the quail were calling while I photographed them. There were both males and females in the group.<\/p>\n

\"ForagingForaging California Quail male in autumn leaves \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/800, ISO 800, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The autumn colored leaves in my photos of the California Quail delighted me. Additionally, I liked how well the quail stood out from what is a busy setting.<\/p>\n

\"CaliforniaCalifornia Quail male and fall leaves \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/800, ISO 800, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I didn’t have much time with these urban California Quail because a jogger came by and the birds became anxious and disappeared into the bushes next to the trail. I made the most of the time I had with these quail.<\/p>\n

The temp was below freezing when I arrived at the river to walk. I had a fleece jacket on but next time I head down to the river I think I will need thicker socks and a pair of gloves. I need to keep my hands and feet warm!<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Happy Halloween everyone!<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my California Quail photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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