The quail family with Momma, Papa and seven babies were right outside my window. But I didn’t see them. I was too busy taking pictures of Red. He was flitting from the cactus statue to the fire stick plant. His bright color captured my attention.
My husband sat down next to me and I said referring to Red, “Look out the window!”
“Itty bitties,” he said.
I thought he was referring to the handful of house sparrows darting to and from the birdbath.
He repeated himself and I finally looked and saw the quail babies! Our first family this Spring. I was thrilled!
I watched as a few daring babies wandered out of the group looking for food. Most stayed clumped together following mom and dad. I took a ton of photos, but they moved so fast only a few photos turned out. I love their cute little mohawks that someday will become topknots.
I checked our dozen eggs in a planter and they remain unhatched. I’m afraid the parents abandoned the nest after being frightened away.
A dozen quail eggs remain in a planter of elephant feed. I don’t have the heart to throw them out, in the slight chance the parents return.
In the meantime, I was so excited to have my first quail babies in our backyard. They waddled away and jumped through the fence into the wash behind our house. I hope the family returns and I get to practice taking photos of the itty bitty ones.
Have a wonderful weekend. What exciting plans do you have?
hmmmm. Dinner with friends.m ey museum. Met game. Broadway matinee. the shot of red is gorgeous
That’s a full weekend! Have fun. I’m glad you like my photo of Red.
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Oh, I was hoping these were the babies from the planter… 🙁
Daughter and I have a concert performance matinee to see on Sunday
I was too. I was disappointed to see the eggs are still in the planter. And will be. That sounds so nice to spend Sunday at a concert with your daughter.
Sad to think that many eggs have been abandoned, but these little quail sure are sweet!
Couldn’t watch the video, it’s marked private.
I wonder why the video says private? WP has many fun glitches lately. This is the second nest I have had in a few years that was abandoned. The parents pick an area they think is quiet and it ends up in a high traffic area and they leave after laying the eggs.
Just checked back and I can see it now.
How weird.
Adorable little ones though!
The babies are sooo cute! I like the little fuzz on top. 🥰
The babies are adorable. I especially like the hairs on top of their heads.
We just saw our first quail babies yesterday, too! Though much tinier than your little cuties. I can’t wait to see me photos. ☺️
I thought these guys were tiny. But they must be a few days old at least. I can’t wait to see more!
Adorable! Now you have to keep food handy for ALL of them. 😉