Gambel's Quail. https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/species/smallgame/quail/
Wow! and then some.
Wonderful coils.
What a little bottler.
Yes indeedy, well worth careful stalking.
Lots of potential in those bipinnate leaves. Beaut. edge highlights.
Looks like you're benefitting from the fruits of her labour already.
Really like this one too.
This has nicer definition and I really like how the lower ones become lighter against the shade.
Interesting that you were able to manage such a fast shutter speed at 300mm and only ISO160. What bird is it?