The season continues: Part II

The switchgrass is looking better now that some of the snow melted. Now the birds are spending some time at the edge of the field. I saw two roosters when driving by.
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We did see one other rooster when I ran the dogs. Blitz had one point.
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The bird was hanging out beside the flight pen where he spent the first few months of his life. The should only have a couple more weeks of rough weather to endure.
 
The Ringneck Pheasant is one tough bird! Any sign of the quail?
 
I didn't see the quail but I didn't go where I last saw them. I usually can't find them this time of year and then later in the spring I'll hear some in the morning or evening when fishing at the pond. I hope I can hear them this year.
 
I had the afternoon off so I took the dogs out for a run. The sun has been melting the snow on the high ground and the switchgrass is popping back up nicely.
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Other areas still have a few inches of snow and ice but I hope most of it melts this weekend. I was hoping to find some of the quail today but I didn't see any signs of them. The dogs worked the area that I last saw them without success. I did see an owl, 7 deer and a few dove in the area. After that it was time to head to the fields of switchgrass. I saw dozens of blue birds in the area which was nice to see.
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I have a hard time getting pictures of these guys.

The dogs kept working the fields and they finally found something.
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Nittany and Blitz held well and I was able to get some pictures.

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I finished walking the fields and then it was time to go home. What a nice drive home:
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The birds are looking good after the rough winter. I'll keep trying to find the quail but I don't have much hope in finding them. My best chance may be to hear them calling in another month or so.
 
Great pictures! :thumbsup: Those birds look in great shape.
 
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