Spotting a Quail in the Bushes - Critter 111

We saw a quail in the bushes while we are walking or jogging around recently. The quail looks like a domestic one.

Fig 01 - A quail in the bush.

There are two domestic quails in our area that are:

- Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica)

- Common quail (Coturnix coturnix), few is domesticated.

We found quail's eggs sold in the farmer markets and bought some of them. The price is quite reasonable.

The farmers sell both fresh and pickled eggs:

- about US$ 8 per dozen for fresh egss.

- around US$ 12 per jar for pickled (processed) eggs.

Fig 02 - A little quail

We do have native quail, wild species in our state, Louisiana. The name for native species is Northern Bobwhite, Colinus virginianus.

Fig 03 - The bird looks confused.

Have you seen domestic or wild quails.

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Early Blooming of Amaryllis - Gardening and Hobby 76

It is quite surprising that we have blooming of Amaryllis early than usual. The flowers typically bloom around next month.

Fig 01 - Surprise Blooming.

We have "fantastic" names for the beautiful Amaryllis:

- the pink one is called Pinkolo.

- and the white one is Marquis.

We think that Pinkolo is playful and has theatrical energy to it. Then, Marquis feels elegant and regal. 

Several flowers come back bigger and better each year. We are waiting their bloom to return soon.

Fig 02 - Starting to bloom, indoor.

In case of indoor flowers, we keep watching them grow or changes from day to day. Waiting for surprise.

Fig 03 - Another Amaryllis.

Do you have flowers that are blooming early?

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A Yellow-Rumped Warbler.in the Winter - Critter 110

 This critter is one of birds which migrate to our areas during winter. I don't know the exact name but look like A Yellow-Rumped Warbler.

Fig 01 - A Yellow-Rumped Warbler.

The scientific name could be Setophaga coronata, and several common names in our city are following:

- Goldman’s Warbler

- Black‑fronted Warbler

- Myrtle Warbler

- Audubon’s Warbler

The bird came by our tray feeder recently, usually between January to February almost every year.

Fig 02 - One of fruit for wild birds

A Yellow-Rumped Warbler is a cute tiny guy and like it has no neck. We loooove the stripes on the wings.

Fig 03 - A lonely bird.

Happy New Year. Hope, things going well for all of us in 2026.

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