It was the end of the day, the lighting was fading fast and we caught sight of a covey of quail just as we were putting our cameras away. Most were in the shadows, with not a chance of a shot. Then I saw the hen, the last rays of the sun shining on her....in a matter of seconds the light was gone. California Quail facts: A covey of quail can number from a few to 60 or more in the fall and winter months, but in the spring break they into pairs. They nest in hollows scratched in the ground and concealed by foliage, and their eggs, 6 to 28 in number, are creamy white and thickly spotted with golden brown. ~ The California State Library

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