This quail “couple” was rolling around in the dirt in our yard and seemed oblivious to the fact that I was sitting about 10 feet away from them.
I’m not sure why they roll around in the dirt, but maybe its how they clean themselves.
Maralee

The world as I see it
Or cool off?
Get rid of mites?
Looks like a little bit of cleaning and mite control. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_would_a_quail_dig_in_a_dirt_bed_then_flip_dirt_on_itself
I love it when that happens… they seem to look at you yet not register and carry on as though you’re not there… love the captures…
So cute!