09 First Hatch by Canon Image Challenge


02-May-2024	jimmsp

A momma quail and her first hatch came through the wash behind me late this afternoon. Maybe 8 chicks. They were moving pretty quickly.

Canon EOS 90D ,Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
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Canon Image Challenge		12-May-2024 03:02
T - the food chain is nature's way of keeping the proper balance. Man messes it up. Jim

Canon Image Challenge		04-May-2024 18:49
That's a pretty rough story you are telling....I'm not saying it is not true...but in some ways it still shocks me. I suppose it is good to be reminded of this. Traveller

Canon Image Challenge		03-May-2024 17:50
Yes, you will see the flock dwindle pretty quickly. In our wash I have seen hawks, owls, road runners, bob cat, and coyote, all of whom feed on the small birds. It is amazing that any survive. But the quail will have a couple of more sets of young before summer hits. And snakes and roadrunners seek out the eggs. Jim

Canon Image Challenge		03-May-2024 16:26
I’m with Dave, 2 votes now! I imagine they are easy prey for hawks and other birds of prey. Paul

Canon Image Challenge		03-May-2024 11:10
My vote for cuteness award. Dave

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