I find these birds to be so strikingly beautiful, with an amazing array of patterns on their body. They're quite common to find along the main road, and I took these shots out of an open car window. I have had success getting out of the car without spooking quail before, but I decided not to try my luck this time. I might have preferred a better backdrop than just the overcast sky, but at least it doesn't distract the eye from the details of their plumage.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Quail on a Fence Post, Point Reyes National Seashore
Here's a quick break from the steady stream of elephant seals I've been posting lately. This is a handsome California quail perched on a fence post along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Point Reyes National Seashore.
![Coy California quail -- Pat Ulrich Wildlife Photography](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_upWGuMcY5JCCxVrSHUFq24BN3wObFbHeeZILlQKorIR9xtApNb9Z3fOyxBxortsLvSeCF7pjGg_JqlKfNWM6yJ8qL3S0d8cyj0uJQKFpjVGaRkG4mAk-jTPL-qv1BxbZM2HQ=s0-d)
I find these birds to be so strikingly beautiful, with an amazing array of patterns on their body. They're quite common to find along the main road, and I took these shots out of an open car window. I have had success getting out of the car without spooking quail before, but I decided not to try my luck this time. I might have preferred a better backdrop than just the overcast sky, but at least it doesn't distract the eye from the details of their plumage.
I find these birds to be so strikingly beautiful, with an amazing array of patterns on their body. They're quite common to find along the main road, and I took these shots out of an open car window. I have had success getting out of the car without spooking quail before, but I decided not to try my luck this time. I might have preferred a better backdrop than just the overcast sky, but at least it doesn't distract the eye from the details of their plumage.
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