Mearns’ Quail
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February 3, 2013
When hard work is rewarded, Mearns’ Quail
“Here they come!!” From across the small canyon I both saw and heard them. Gene’s dog Scooter had locked up seconds earlier…
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January 29, 2012
Fifteen Miles from Mexico
The alarm sounded at four something this morning. I thought about hitting snooze in my zombie like state but then I remembered…