Quail. A hardy species? I think so.

[queen koopa]

Noticed a quail run out of a very large pot in my garden. And found this

Oh great, a quail nest...

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Found a nest maybe 2 weeks ago in our haystack, they did not make it because they were damaged by hay bale moving... damn it. Curious to see where the mom takes the babies when they are ready to get out....

 

[ZenHerper]

Too sweet!

Is that artemesia? Smart pick, Mommy Bird - keeps ants away...

 

[queen koopa]

It’s a Citronella. It does well in the desert and so far nothing eats it insects or animal.
I could use more ant control!!

 

[ZenHerper]

Citronella has the oil they use in mosquito-repellent candles.

You could try rubbing some leaves where you want to draw an ant barrier...