Stepped about a foot from this nest unknowingly and the hen exploded into flight beneath me and startled me!
Med. Flock feeding on juniper nearby. They always have a lookout location for the flock as noted in these pics. Surprised to still see them in the valley, but more and more and staying year-round/breeding.
Quest 26: You are not from around here? #4
Quest 16: On a pedicel #3