was walking a field edge by some planted pine today. Shortly I stopped for a couple moments to look at something on a tree. As soon as I stopped a hen busted out of brushy cover about 20 feet away and flew off through the trees. Seems like she was on a nest...but seems awfully late for that. Didn't want disturb it so I didn't search for eggs.
Still on the nest?
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It is very possible if she was bred late, or if she renested due to first clutch being lost.
woodsman87
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Very possible for her to still be nesting. She could have been bred again in mid to late may, then started incubating the first of this month.
Also she could have been hiding from you. I have observed turkeys have behavior to somewhat of a quail sometimes. They will actually hide in brush or tall grass, until I assume you finally get to close for their comfort and the fly out.
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Also she could have been hiding from you. I have observed turkeys have behavior to somewhat of a quail sometimes. They will actually hide in brush or tall grass, until I assume you finally get to close for their comfort and the fly out.
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catman529
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I see seen quail sized poults in mid summer suggesting late nesting so yeah it's very possible
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