Changing of the Guard
We always hear them in the distance, calling to one another in a high pitched voice. We lucked out as this guy was at the top of a tree just singing away, and not bothered much by our presence. Soon after, another male quail flew up, fussed and fought and took over as Guard. The original Quail took his time and sauntered away seemingly not quite ready to give up his post. We are always excited to get a picture of the bird that became the Official State Bird of California in 1931. Known for their hardiness and adaptability, the native California Valley Quail is a plump bird, smaller than a pigeon, with a distinctive black plume on its head and a black bib with a white stripe under its beak.
Changing of the Guard
We always hear them in the distance, calling to one another in a high pitched voice. We lucked out as this guy was at the top of a tree just singing away, and not bothered much by our presence. Soon after, another male quail flew up, fussed and fought and took over as Guard. The original Quail took his time and sauntered away seemingly not quite ready to give up his post. We are always excited to get a picture of the bird that became the Official State Bird of California in 1931. Known for their hardiness and adaptability, the native California Valley Quail is a plump bird, smaller than a pigeon, with a distinctive black plume on its head and a black bib with a white stripe under its beak.