Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Q is for Quail

This is a picture of a Scaled Quail.  This bird is a resident of most of New Mexico, after three years of full time RVing I was finally able to get this shot.  New Mexico is a great birding state. Post #17 ABC Wednesday   

10 comments:

  1. My goodness, has it been 3 years already? Its hard to believe but I guess it has to be since we will be living in this house 2 years in June.
    Perfect word for the letter Q. Great shot too.

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  2. Great shot! Interesting bird! Perfect for "Q" Day!

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  3. Quality quail - doesn't look hungry!

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  4. He certainly is plump and satisfied! What a magnificent close up!

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  5. Wow, well you hit the jackpot after those three years. He looks like a well-fed specimen! Good q

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  6. The is the second post of quail I have seen today, the other one was a drawing. Your photo is so close and so clear. Well done.

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  7. Great photo...I've never seen a quail...it's a perfect Q...

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  8. Quite Queenly eh! lol! Eggs are a delicacy I believe, never had one myself.

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  9. Beau-ti-ful picture! Great Q post!

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  10. What a sweet little guy he is!! I was amazed when I first saw quail, at how tiny they were.

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