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California Quail

A Male California Quail taking advantage of a break in the rain at Qualicum Beach.

A Male California Quail taking advantage of a break in the rain at Qualicum Beach.
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Qualicum Beach, , CA

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Jul, 2019

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Excellent shot of this unusual Quail! I love it. We have quails in Illinois but not like this and I have never seen one.The composition and detail are fantastic.

Thank you Lauren.

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