Over the weekend, Mrs. Yollis had some unexpected backyard visitors.
The state bird of California dropped by!
The state bird of California dropped by!
One male perched on top of the fountain while the others scratched around for food.
They were difficult to spot because they blended in with their surroundings.
(Anyone recall what kind of coloration that is?)
There were four birds on the ground.
Their beautiful plumage and crest are visible in this photo Mr. Yollis took!
Here is a link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: All About Birds!
(Ornithology is a fancy word for the scientific study of birds.
An ornithologist is someone who studies birds.)
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Mr. and Mrs. Yollis have never seen the state bird in the wild.
Do you know any fun facts about the California quail?
(Ornithology is a fancy word for the scientific study of birds.
An ornithologist is someone who studies birds.)
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Mr. and Mrs. Yollis have never seen the state bird in the wild.
Do you know any fun facts about the California quail?
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The Smarties left a comment telling us about Western Australia's state bird, the black swan.
Please share, what is your state bird?
The Smarties left a comment telling us about Western Australia's state bird, the black swan.
Please share, what is your state bird?
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