GreatWhiteBuffalo Report post Posted April 27, 2012 Urban hatch has begun. Wife and I observed three hatches in the neighborhood this last weekend, with one hatch containing 12 "walnuts", of which our dog dined on one of them. No luck on getting a photo but we will keep trying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted April 27, 2012 Urban hatch has begun. Wife and I observed three hatches in the neighborhood this last weekend, with one hatch containing 12 "walnuts", of which our dog dined on one of them. No luck on getting a photo but we will keep trying. Nice to hear the urban chicks are hatching! I'm a little pessimistic regarding the Gambels in the desert this year though...... Dry winter/spring almost always results in not many young birds next fall. Weather girl on T.V. this morning said rain fall in general, is WAY below average so far this year. I know that the measure at Sky Harbor, so different places have different amounts of rain but I think in general it might not be good for the Gambels chicks. If you're a bird hunter, cross your fingers for monsoon rain for the Mearns! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luke duke Report post Posted April 28, 2012 I'm keeping my hopes up for Roosevelt area this fall. Quail sucked but during my HAM hunt it was very green.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatWhiteBuffalo Report post Posted May 2, 2012 I actually believe it will be an average hatch. We had early green up but with no follow thru. The problem is no cover for the chicks or abundant food will lead to high predation. The hatch I refered to the other day is down to 8 from 12, and yes our new dog this year ate another one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted May 2, 2012 Im on the west side and all I've seen is pairs(male and female ) but no chicks yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted May 5, 2012 We were at a Quail Forever and the GF Biologist said the first he saw this year was 4-15 down near Sonoita. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatWhiteBuffalo Report post Posted May 5, 2012 I was in the front yard cleaning up the palo verde flowers and I see my neighbor chasing a chick and catching one with a big gulp cup! Urban predator strikes again. An hour late I catch three of the little guys coming thru the back gate. If this is the same clutch, then the survival rate is down to 25%. I was finally able to take some photos. looks like a male? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted May 5, 2012 Very cool pick!!! Does anyone know what the survival rate for a quail clutch is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatWhiteBuffalo Report post Posted May 7, 2012 More urban predation... Pool Baracuda ate one of little guys. Wite wing dove also fell prey to something, my bet is a hawk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatWhiteBuffalo Report post Posted August 13, 2012 I saw some more walnuts week ago or so and finally managed to take a photo. I also saw some others in a nearby neighborhood. I do not believe they are a true "second" hatch but most likely mama lost the first hatch to another Urban Predator such as this creture that has been living in the back yard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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