A Face Only a Mother Could Love...

We've had at least one family of California quail around for a couple of months.  I've counted at least seven or eight but the quail are exceptionally difficult to count because they blend almost perfectly with the ground and they're very active.  However it's a blessing that the family has apparently maintained its numbers so well.  The quail are able to fly when they are very young and at this stage they are probably quite proficient at getting quickly to the trees in times of danger. 

While I was out this afternoon I also caught a Spotted towhee which had apparently just enjoyed a bath and a sub-adult Song Sparrow.