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\"Chukar\u00a0Chukar with tiny spring flowers – Nikon D300, f13, 1\/320, ISO 400, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the wildflowers have started to bloom on Antelope Island State Park and I have looked forward to seeing them. I liked that this spring time Chukar perched on a rock where a few of the Redstem Filaree were visible.<\/p>\n

Redstem Filaree abounds on Antelope Island State Park but it is likely that they are overlooked by many people because they are so tiny and hug the ground very closely.<\/p>\n

I’ve never observed Chukars<\/span><\/a> eating the stems or blossoms but I suspect they might eat the seeds of the filaree later on in the season.<\/p>\n

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

Mia<\/p>\n

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

I liked that this spring time Chukar perched on a rock where a few of the Redstem Filaree were 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