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Winter Wanderland

10,000 Birds

Our internet research showed that somebody in Pine County had all three ( Black, Brown-capped, and Gray-crowned ) Rosy Finches on the feeders in their garden. We also saw Prairie Dogs , Bison , Mule Deer , Abert’s Squirrel and Coyote. This is a simple grey and black bird but I have always wanted to see one. And now I did.

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California Quail, The California State Bird: Now Forming Coveys

10,000 Birds

These coveys usually range is size from 27 to 73 individuals but researchers have suggested that in arid areas, larger groups are drawn to the same water source, thereby producing large, stable coveys 2. California Quail will chose to run from danger rather than fly but they will flush if forced and take flight to the nearest cover.