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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Not a partridge in a pear tree....


But it is a Northern Bobwhite in a tree.  It is my first time seeing one in a tree.  This was out at the strip pit area.  They were calling everywhere we went, but this was the only one we actually saw.  He was at the edge of the road headed into the grass.  I could not believe my luck when it flew up into the tree.

23 comments:

ElaineH said...

When I was a child, I would hear the Bobwhite calling all the time. I have not heard one in years. A beautiful capture of him in the tree.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Oooh, that was exciting! I had to look up details, as this was not a bird I am familiar with and find that it is a type of quail and therefore ground-set mostly. So, yes, for it to be in the tree for you was extra special!!! YAM xx

Ginny Hartzler said...

I always LOVE it when you visit the strip pit!! I have never seen a real Bobwhite.

CheerfulMonk said...

How lucky for all of us! Thank you.

Hill Top Post said...

I have never seen one in a tree either. He's a handsome one, though!

Bill said...

Delightful! Great luck!

Laurel Wood said...

I love this picture. It's been years since I've seen/heard a Bobwhite!

Laurel Wood said...

I love this photo. It's been years since I've seen/heard a Bobwhite.

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

Not a bird that we see here. There are some birds that surprise us when they take to the trees. Our Egyptian Geese do it and always look incongruous perched up there.

Ann said...

Not only have I never seen one but I've never heard of them either. Exciting to be able to get the photo of him.

Hootin Anni said...

They rarely fly, period! Incredible. And such a great picture.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

Cool Sighting of the Bobwhite! Wonderful photo! Take care and have a great day!

Nancy Chan said...

Its a pretty bird. Have a wonderful day.

A Left-Eyed View said...

Excellent close-up captured here! The speckled plumage is so eye-catching. The pear tree is spotted my way. :-)

MadSnapper said...

I would love to visit the pit and to hear these birds calling.. he sure is well camouflaged in that tree.

Stevenson Q said...

Now those stripes on its head look very beautiful and striking! Another new bird that I have learned thanks to your blog Rose! Happy Wednesday!

Ruth Hiebert said...

WOW! I have never seen a bird like that, except in pictures .

Ruthie said...

I ove seeing every kind of bird. How beautiful this one is among the leaves.

HappyK said...

Great capture. I have never seen one before in person.

don said...

A fine capture of this pretty bird in the tree. A rare sucess.

Laura. M said...

Gran captura.
Cuídate.
Un abrazo.

Michael Rawluk said...

Very nice.

harry said...

Yes my first thought was "a bobwwhite in a tree?" He looks good there, but it is unfortunate that the light falls so brightly on the leaf right behind his white throat.

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