{"id":112677,"date":"2023-04-17T03:42:01","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T09:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=112677"},"modified":"2023-04-17T05:36:34","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T11:36:34","slug":"california-quail-male-on-the-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2023\/04\/17\/california-quail-male-on-the-run\/","title":{"rendered":"California Quail Male On The Run"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was windy yesterday morning so I went for a walk at a local park. Before I even turned off my Jeep I could hear several California Quail calling<\/span><\/a>. I grabbed my camera and tripod and went to look for the quail.<\/p>\n

\"SpringSpring California Quail male on the run \u2013 Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f7.1, 1\/1600, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

There were both female and male quail in an open area of the park. After I was able to get my tripod set up I took a few photos of this California Quail male as he ran in front of me.\u00a0 I had hoped to get more photos of the quail than I did but they were a little skittish. The wind might have had something to do with that.<\/p>\n

California Quail are <\/strong>not native to Utah<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

However, this quail species has adapted quite well to living here. Since the warmer days of spring have arrived, I have been seeing and hearing more quail in my neighborhood. Soon there will be baby quail running around with the adults. I love seeing the tiny chicks of this species following the adults as they forage for food.<\/p>\n

This time of the year I do have concerns about nesting quail and their chicks. They are at risk of being killed and eaten by outdoor cats and being hit by cars. When I see or hear quail I tend to drive a bit slower to reduce the chances of me hitting any of them.<\/p>\n

I know that I will be hearing these quail more often now because it has finally gotten warm enough that I can open my windows during the day.<\/p>\n

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