Seed Guard
Uploaded: April 29, 2010
For his female mate he stands in the cool winds until she gets her fill of leftover birdseed.
April 29, 2020
Santa Rosa, California
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90
Robert R. Goodman April 29, 2010
Hi Jane,They are such beautiful birds and I like the way the stand watch over their family.Stunning capture!!!! #1263948Jim Baines April 29, 2010
Fantastic, Jane! I can't get over the details ... simply gorgeous!! #8579157Liz blahh April 29, 2010
Beautiful capture of this quail! Love the unique pose you got. #8579162Sherran Andersen April 29, 2010
Wonderful timing Jane... love the feathers. #8579230Jane E. Kirn April 29, 2010
Bobby, Jim, Liz and Sherran, thank you so much for your comments on my backyard quail. I was especially pleased this quail sat on the stone rock and held still for once! You all made my day. #8579364Michelle Alton April 30, 2010
An exquisite capture, Jane. #8579712Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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