Amazing

it's a scorcher outside today, hitting triple digits. Feels a lot hotter in my kitchen although I am sure the ground outside is much hotter. I was shocked this afternoon though when I saw one of these lovely creatures walking through my dirt yard looking for some shade;

usually all I see outside my window is small wrens and pigeons with an occasional big black raven. So the quail was quite the pleasure. He stayed in the shade of a building for a while then ventured elsewhere. I hope he had a great journey :)