California Quail chicks can be hard to photograph as they move so fast. Jim Garlock managed to photograph eight of the chicks, a treat to see.

The father quail is near the middle, with the mother on the right. They watch over their many chicks as best they can, though Jim saw a stray cat snatch one of the chicks before he could wave it away. Domestic house cats kill a LOT of birds.

Thanks to Jim for allowing me to share his photo with you.

Sunny, mild weather here today. Huckleberries are ripe and ready for picking!