Thursday, August 26, 2010

Bobwhite Covey

An awesome sight, and a first to boot, a covey of bobwhites! There were 21 total, and not very shy. All but 2 were juveniles who ran in a group on their own, and the parents, I'm assuming, called from a distance beyond my eyesight. Later, I found them, and of note, the female does not have the signature "bobwhite" call.




...reminds me of meerkat behavior and pose.









...taking a leisurely stroll...










Sentry post. Guards posted to keep a watch for danger.










...eating a moth.

6 comments:

  1. Fantastic pictures and beautiful message you got on this post and on the next ones! Gorgeous!

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  2. Wonderful post and photography! Your photos are just amazing.

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  3. What a terrific series. I would love to have encounters with the quail like you have been having.

    I also enjoyed the videos and listening to the birds call.

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  4. Great images and video Hannibal. I've never seen Bobwhite's before. Awesome!

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  5. Sweet pictures Hannibal, I really like your first and ninth shot, they could be in magazines! I also watched your video of the one calling for her young, very cool :)

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  6. I enjoyed looking at your photos. The Squirrel is brilliant

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