We were eating dinner on the porch last night when we spotted a Northern Bobwhite crossing the backyard.  His head stuck out over the tall grasses.  I dropped everything and ran for the camera — this was only the third time that I’ve seen a bobwhite in the yard.  He let me get fairly close without seeming too concerned, but he wouldn’t come out into the open to let me get a good picture.  I had to make do with a “proof of sighting” shot…

After Dyeyo and I spent the last six months stalking the bobwhites at the Circle B Bar Reserve, one wandered into my own backyard!  How funny.