Quail Fact Friday! In the Midwest, bobwhite quail are kicking off their nesting season – but late May and early June also bring the buzz of haying equipment. Sadly, that timing overlaps with peak nesting, and haying can be deadly to ground-nesting birds and their broods. Here’s how to help: 1) Delay haying or mowing until July when possible – this gives nests time to hatch and broods time to grow. 2) Leave a 60-foot uncut buffer around fields until mid-July to provide refuge. 3) Avoid mowing in spirals or concentric circles – this traps wildlife in the center. 4) Limit full-field disturbances during nesting season (May–July). A small change in timing can make a big impact for bobwhites and other ground nesting birds. #quailforever #thehabitatorganization #quailfactfriday