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A quail resting on a fence post in Missouri.

After driving around our rural neighborhood, we discovered a quail who was perched on a fence post- right next to a railroad track! It was quite comfortable letting me take photos of it and never flew off, even when we drove away.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2018
Date Uploaded: 08.2018
Photo Location: Benton City, Missouri, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D7200
Copyright: © Leslie Meyer