3rd gen native Report post Posted July 12, 2019 With the few rains over July I've seen a number of winged walnuts following mom and pop both Gambels and scaled. numbering any where from four to twelve in a group. On my own property I have four pairs that nested in a mesquite brush pile a couple days ago they all rolled out, numbering fortytwo little ones. Don't know who belonged to who but it was quite a site!! These were all Gambels, Scaled so far I've seen two bunches numbering eight to ten on the far end of my property. Still seeing pairs running around undecided,So maybe just a little to early to tell what the upcoming season will be like but it's sure looking better than last year!!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ Free Man Report post Posted July 12, 2019 I've been watching lots quail "families" over the last couple of months. Definitely way more than last year. I'm in the far southeast valley in farm areas, might be different elsewhere. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted July 12, 2019 Lots of adults on my place but the freakin roadrunners are wiping out the little guys. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted July 13, 2019 3 hours ago, AZ Free Man said: Why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ Free Man Report post Posted July 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, PRDATR said: Why? Cause he was about to be disked up. So we grabbed him and put him around a group of them so he would have a chance. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ8 Report post Posted July 13, 2019 2 hours ago, creed said: Lots of adults on my place but the freakin roadrunners are wiping out the little guys. Yeah, those roadrunners are a very efficient baby quail predator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted July 13, 2019 dang road runners around her destroy the eggs!! I’d love to take care of them but I know they curve other populations too. Necessary evil I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tres Report post Posted July 14, 2019 I have seen baby quail of all ages here. Back in May we found some winged walnuts running around, then earlier this week we found some couple day old chicks running around. Should be a good season. Mearns season may be a little different. The lack or delay of monsoon season is going to affect their hatch. Hopefully the monsoons start up soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted July 14, 2019 Seems like it's pretty much easy to tell about the Gambels. Good winter/spring rain = good bird hunting in the fall. For Mearns, thinking it could be tough since I think they depend much more on the summer rains. Fingers crossed on that..... S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tres Report post Posted July 14, 2019 34 minutes ago, stanley said: Seems like it's pretty much easy to tell about the Gambels. Good winter/spring rain = good bird hunting in the fall. For Mearns, thinking it could be tough since I think they depend much more on the summer rains. Fingers crossed on that..... S. Summer rains have a lot to do With mearns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3rd gen native Report post Posted July 15, 2019 I have a very effective way of dealing with road runners on my property, I've been using a large falcon trap baited with a mouse tied to the trapdoor release. set it up and wait a couple hours, Roadrunners are very territorial and cover a lot of ground on a patrol, take R.R and cage to work and release about ten miles away. Has sure thinned them down in my area. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted October 16, 2019 On 7/12/2019 at 4:55 PM, creed said: Lots of adults on my place but the freakin roadrunners are wiping out the little guys. The roadrunners clean out the wash by my house a lot too. They are amazing efficient predators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
