i kept the side door open for a long time in hopes that the other two would run out. periodically i would go check to see if they were still in there but i couldn't really tell because they were tiny, quiet when i was out there, and quick to hide. i kept going back in the house but then i would hear chirping and go back out to try and help them escape. after waiting in the garage for long spans of time i was able to almost touch one of them and get these pictures.
cutest little bird in the world right?
i thought the little ones finally got out until i heard chirping again. i propped the door open and left the garage for about an hour so they wouldn't be too scared to come out of hiding. i'm pretty sure they are all out now and reunited with their family because i don't hear any chirping coming from the garage plus i saw a group of quail in the backyard. i am amazed by the parents and how diligent they are at gathering up the babies. they don't simply forget about them and take off. i heard the parents calling for the babies all day and even watched them waiting for the little ones.
i just love how they stay together in a group and get so worried when even one member of the clan is missing. it was precious thing to witness.
I am SOOOOOO happy to read this post. Remember my baby quail in the road story I told you? I've wondered ever since if the baby I got out of the road ever found his parents, and this makes me feel much better. I assume his parents were there waiting for me to leave before they came out of hiding to get to him again.
ReplyDeleteThey are sooooo cute, and I love how the parents are diligent and care about them...but...I can't help but think about Bella...I know I put a damper on your cute story. (The circle of life) :)
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