The Lone Survivor
by Donna Kennedy
Title
The Lone Survivor
Artist
Donna Kennedy
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy..
A pair of California Quail (Callipepla californica) made a nest in the Honeysuckle bushes in our back yard, 14 babies hatched and within a week this is the only one that has survived. Every afternoon the parents and "Solo" cross our patio to pick up the bird seed that has fallen to the ground from the feeder, even though they are small they move very quickly and I was able to get this shot before it dashed under cover. I hope this tiny one can survive :)) Summer 2014 Reno, Nevada 119
The California Quail is a handsome, round soccer ball of a bird with a rich gray breast, intricately scaled underparts, and a curious, forward-drooping head plume. Its stiffly accented Chi-ca-go call is a common sound of the chaparral and other brushy areas of California and the Northwest. Often seen scratching at the ground in large groups or dashing forward on blurred legs, California Quail are common but unobtrusive. They flush to cover if scared, so approach them gently.
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Comments (207)
Brian Baker 14 Days Ago
Adorable capture! Congratulations on your well deserved win in the Immature Bird Photography contest! l/f
Morris Finkelstein 14 Days Ago
Congratulations Donna on your Second Place Finish in the Immature Bird Photography contest! Beautiful photograph of a California Quail chick! F/L
Tory Wilcox 14 Days Ago
Congratulations, Donna for your second-place win in the bird photographs contest for this fantastic capture of very precious Solo. The image is wonderful, and the description heartwarming. Thank you for participating.