This is a picture of the Bobwhite Quail I had to get from the internet, since I have not been able to find our illusive mystery visitor! I know he/she is here because I've been hearing the call, for the last two days, which is very distinctive and sounds like it is saying it's name! When I was looking up the picture I noticed that the bobwhites are not usually found this far north, and not in residential neighbourhoods, so I hope I get to see our visitor before it leaves us! His/her presence here must have something to do with the mild winter weather we experienced this year.
Tom, our dog, is much more curious, maybe it's the beagle (hunter dog) in him, but he is very agitated, and his loud barking, will probably frighten the bird off before too long! Yesterday, I had a long 'talk' with Tom, urging him to stop barking, and look around quietly, but the bobwhite, kept calling, and Tom's barking finally descended into a baleful howl. I guess if your interests include quietly enjoying the surrounding nature, you shouldn't get a dog with hunting genes!
Short blog today, if more happens, I will continue!
Have a great day,
Phoebe
