Spotted Wood-Quail, a report by Kay Wade
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As I came down the road from the Ranger station at El Respingo on Aug. 13, 2009, this covey of Spotted Wood-Quail walked along the side of the road, then crossed right in front of me. This was the best I could do with these lifers at my feet!