Texas is well known for its sweltering summers, but winters in the Lone Star State can be downright frigid. The four native Texas quail species – northern bobwhite, scaled (blue), Gambel’s and Montezuma – can all be found across west and central portions of the state where temperatures can drop well below freezing in the winter. Survival for a quail is tough all year round, but plummeting temperatures make it more challenging with added energy requirements, food scarcity, and increased risk of mortality. However, there are a few things landowners can provide, such as reliable food sources and good cover vegetation to give them a much-needed advantage. Shelby McCay, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, talks what Texas quail winter needs. Read more…
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