Oh my goodness...California quail nest!!!

[Karen]

I am sure they will be fine, she's probably just gone off to get herself some lunch, mommas need to eat, too!

[caseysmom]

Can you put a tarp over the bush? Or would that make her afraid?

Yep we are having some unseasonable weather for sure. We are going to a pool party today....should be interesting. We have so many trees, the Sacramento area is famous for the number of trees and many of them are breaking limbs from the weight of the water on them since there are leaves on them now.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I feel certain even California Quail are rain resistant! I would not worry about the rain putting them off.

Speaking of California and rain...my home page weather says it is raining here in San Juan Cap and I just got out of the pool because the sun was getting too much! I am so confused...

[popcornbird]

Mama birdie devotedly returned to her nest yesterday and has been there ever since. Poor thing was soaking wet. We put two chairs on the sides of the shrubs and draped a clear waterproof table cover over it. She did not get scared and was dry this morning after a night of rain, so I'm hoping it has helped her. I'm hoping for some precious chicks soon. I know my son will enjoy watching them from the window! Popcorn and Muffin will probably enjoy watching them too.

The mother quail is so adorable.

[Karen]

Awww, so cute! Thanks to you, mama quail had a dry night, hopefully you'll be able to get some pictures to show us, and I bet Baby M and the "house birdies" will all be fascinated!

[happylabs]

Mama birdie devotedly returned to her nest yesterday and has been there ever since. Poor thing was soaking wet. We put two chairs on the sides of the shrubs and draped a clear waterproof table cover over it. She did not get scared and was dry this morning after a night of rain, so I'm hoping it has helped her. I'm hoping for some precious chicks soon. I know my son will enjoy watching them from the window! Popcorn and Muffin will probably enjoy watching them too.

The mother quail is so adorable.

Oh my...I hope they hatch. The little babies will be so cute!

[Lillycat]

Hi PCB.......how exciting.....will be watching for updates......hugs to you all!