Coyote bush is great stuff, but hard to work into the lyrics of a carol.
California partridges make do sans fruit trees as best they can.
Yup, you might be able to tell that I'm behind schedule again. This is my first year as a real compiler for our Christmas Count, and wouldn't you know it - our signups are about 50% higher than last year. Putting together assignments is taking way longer than planned!
And so, in the holiday spirit, some local partridges strut their stuff...
I love the elaborate and intricate plumage of Cal Quail. The female has more subtle coloration, but it's still finely detailed.
Not looking nearly this dry these days.
The Cowboy Quail, a less-common subspecies.
A pleasingly plump little bird.
I'll see if I can't add a bit of actual content to this today...
And remember to sign up for your local Christmas Count if you haven't done so already.