Birds can fly. A flip of the wings and they soar. Yet… so many birds choose to walk/run before resorting to flying.

Today, it rained and was perfect for grading gravel roads.

While grading, I came upon a large group of quail. These little guys chose to run as a mob down the middle of the road in front of me.

I slowed the machine down and followed them for about three minutes until they must have worn out their little legs as they all exploded into flight.

It made me smile. It happens often around here with quail and chukars. Now, chukars really love to run. They look like a miniature version of the cartoon character, roadrunner.