Today I learned...

that Quail can fly at a very young age. This family was crossing the road and they flushed when the car stopped; managed to pop out and nab this series in a hurry. Extreme crops but still fun to have captured.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/27Ph​CAa Quail crossing-6622 by Eric, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/KFjK​sA Quail crossing-6624 by Eric, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/27Ph​C62 Quail crossing-6625 by Eric, on Flickr

- Eric S.: My Birds/Wildlife (7D MkII/5D IV, Canon 10-22 f/3.5-4.5, Canon 24-105L f/4 IS, Canon 70-200L f/2.8 IS MkII, Canon 100-400L f/4.5-5.6 IS I/II)
"The easiest way to improve your photos is to adjust the loose nut between the shutter release and the ground."

Capn Jack wrote in post #18638564
Nice captures. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you; these are always fun to see, even if they're a little skittish

- Eric S.: My Birds/Wildlife (7D MkII/5D IV, Canon 10-22 f/3.5-4.5, Canon 24-105L f/4 IS, Canon 70-200L f/2.8 IS MkII, Canon 100-400L f/4.5-5.6 IS I/II)
"The easiest way to improve your photos is to adjust the loose nut between the shutter release and the ground."

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ardeekay wrote in post #18641327
Good reflexes, Eric. The young probably have to get in shape early for when hunting season rolls around.

Naturalist wrote in post #18641333
Nice series there Eric. I bet that was fun to shoot. It is always to have learned something in the field, too.

Thank you, gents! ) Yeah, it's always fun to walk away with an "I didn't know *that* before".

- Eric S.: My Birds/Wildlife (7D MkII/5D IV, Canon 10-22 f/3.5-4.5, Canon 24-105L f/4 IS, Canon 70-200L f/2.8 IS MkII, Canon 100-400L f/4.5-5.6 IS I/II)
"The easiest way to improve your photos is to adjust the loose nut between the shutter release and the ground."

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Wallace River wrote in post #18641929
Very cool, Eric and good on you for getting them in focus!

Thanks, Ian! That was more luck than skill, I think

- Eric S.: My Birds/Wildlife (7D MkII/5D IV, Canon 10-22 f/3.5-4.5, Canon 24-105L f/4 IS, Canon 70-200L f/2.8 IS MkII, Canon 100-400L f/4.5-5.6 IS I/II)
"The easiest way to improve your photos is to adjust the loose nut between the shutter release and the ground."

ChrisS76a wrote in post #18642106
Where was this taken?

These were taken in Eastern Washington State, somewhat near Othello/Royal City.

- Eric S.: My Birds/Wildlife (7D MkII/5D IV, Canon 10-22 f/3.5-4.5, Canon 24-105L f/4 IS, Canon 70-200L f/2.8 IS MkII, Canon 100-400L f/4.5-5.6 IS I/II)
"The easiest way to improve your photos is to adjust the loose nut between the shutter release and the ground."