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I'm happy to report that the quail families that come
to my backyard have brought at least fourteen young to
forage, roam, dust bathe and drink.  They love to
almost bury themselves is the damp, loose earth.  Papa
quail is very watchful as the young explore the yard. 
The first group of at least 10 large young arrived a
couple of weeks ago, and this morning two parent birds
with four quite small young ones were seen.  In spite
of the presence of coyotes in the area this spring,
the quail have done okay.  They are beginning to come
together in a large covey now.  Thirty or more took
flight when I disturbed them this morning.

Also, the Hooded Orioles are busy feeding at the
hummingbird feeder.  The beautiful orange male has
been drinking many times a day for the past three
weeks.  I also have a 1st summer male and the female
at the feeder several times a day now.  Is it possible
the 1st year male is helping in the rearing of the
young?  Soon I expect to see the young Orioles brought
to the feeder and taught how to feed there.  They sure
are funny while learning.

An immature Spotted Towhee was checking out the area
under the seed feeder this morning.  Odd, since I
haven't seen the adults all summer.  Last month I had
two juvenile Juncos.

Barbara Harkleroad
Almaden Area

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