Lost Gambel quail . Frightened and flew away

[Chip76]

Do you hear her answering you when you call? Does she know the neighborhood well enough to find her way home? They usually don't go far. Don't give up. Calling for her will help her find her way home.

My gamble sometimes goes outside, but she always comes home at night. If I get worried about her and call for her she always answers me and usually comes running home.

There is hope. She will try to find her way back home. Please keep us posted!

 

[Ntsees]

...I am calling and calling....

As what raingarden has suggested, it would be a lot easier if Joey had another companion Gambels quail - as the other one will call her back. When you say you are calling, what do you mean? Do you mean "Joey, here Joey" or were you referring to using an audio "chi-ca-ca-go"? Your best bet would be using an audio "chi-ca-ca-go". It should help you locate her and/or help her come back. If she's used to flying often when she's around you, then she should fly back when you call her. If she's been a ground bird and rarely used her wings, she'll just be pacing back and forth behind that wall trying to get back (if she heard you).

 

[Joeysmom]

I am so happy your Joey made it back home! Such good news.

Thank you!