Quail Fact Friday! Mid-April usually signals the start of nesting for bobwhite quail. While we often think of grass as key for nesting, the best sites feature a mix of native bunch grasses, bare ground, and forbs. Hens tuck their nests beneath clumps of grass or under protective shrubs, often within 50 feet of an edge, where incubating birds can easily forage, dust, and remain protected from danger. Healthy habitat = successful nesting. #quailforever #quailfactfriday

Although we all know bird dogs are more than just "pets" we figured National Pet Day was a good excuse to pay homage to our favorite four-legged family members! #pheasantsforever #quailforever #birddogs

Managing Conservation Plantings Series Provides Science-Based Recommendations for Landowners, Managers
The Managing Conservation Plantings series provides landowners and managers with science-based recommendations to combat many of the common issues that arise in native warm-season grass and wildflower conservation plantings.

Quail need high-quality habitat that provides food sources, winter cover, and diverse grasslands for nesting and rearing young. Spring is when it all starts. You can support wildlife habitat projects by making a gift today! Donate $45 or more at the link below and receive the QF Graphic T-Shirt featuring art by Ryan Kirby Art as our “thank you” for supporting conservation. In addition to benefiting quail, high-quality habitat helps ensure we have clean water and healthy ecosystems! https://quailforever.org/SA25 #quailforever #thehabitatorganization

Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation are working to protect a 422-acre grassland and woodland property in south central Iowa to provide crucial wildlife habitat and public access for outdoor recreation. The parcel, located on the border of Madison and Clarke counties, will be named the Jim Wooley Family Tract in honor of the 31-year-long career of the PF & QF biologist. The site includes considerable grassland, woodland, and riparian habitats, which show signs of remnant prairie. These grasslands will support bird species such as Henslow’s Sparrow, Eastern Meadowlark, pheasants, and northern bobwhite quail. The tract is one of the largest roadless wilderness areas in the state and has seen extensive native habitat restoration over the last several years, helping to create a popular hunting destination. Learn more about the project and how you can support its protection at the link in below! https://bit.ly/3Yo9w3W #pheasantsforever #quailforever #thehabitatorganization