06 January 2009

Californian quail

Californian quailPhotographed through window glass in rural Nelson (South Island). He'd potter around on the verandah, peering inside.

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6 comments:

  1. I think it may be more likely that he's using the glass as a mirror. A crest like that needs a lot of admiration!

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  2. Ha! I hadn't thought of that, but you might be right. (I wish my hair looked as good as that when it decides to form itself into a crest after a restless night).

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  3. How do birds ALWAYS manage to look so dignified? Even cats can't do that!

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  4. Miguel — Hah! But brace yourself for the retorts from the cat people ;^P

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  5. hahah I guess the animal kingdom found out of your photographing skills and came by your house to pose for a few portraits. beautiful shot, you can't even notice it wasn't right in front of it at a paid photo shoot

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