I managed to get a pic of the California Quail nest under my red-hot poker clump. I think you can see 6 eggs here but there are actually 8! She will probably lay 2-4 more and then start incubating.



Jeff

Jeff, that is so cool! thanks for posting the picture and keeping us up to date.

Penny
Niagara Falls, NY
USDA zone 6a/6b
Heat zone 4
Sunset zone 39

Really nice! I just love that shot.

Maryjane
W Ga
Zone 8a

Lucky you Jeff! We used to have quail nesting at our place when I was growing up in Spokane, I miss the little guys! Let us know how as they progress.

Ruth
Everett, WA
Zone 8

Ruth, I didn't know you'd lived in Spokane...I grew up on a ranch near Chewelah.
(sorry folks...didn't mean to go OT with this)

I really wish we had quail in my present location...but I'm very grateful to have year-round Anna's! And I see the occasional bald eagle here.


Patrick
USDA Zone 8b
Heat Zone 3
Sunset Zone 5
SeaTac, WA...one cool place

The closest type of bird I saw that reminded me of a Quail is a Wild Turkey I saw along the side of Highway 77, walking along near a ditch while I was heading North back home from Beatrice here in Nebraska last week. For me, that was a lifer!

Susan Louise
from Branford CT/ live in Lincoln NE
Zone 5