JonR, didn't say they didn't kill gamebirds, just not often. Anything given a chance will try it and try it again. You didn't happen to be feeding the quail were you? Diner time. It's like putting up a bird feeder, the birds do come and it is nice to see them, and so do the hawks, easy meal. I am quilty of the bird feeder and do have a Sharp Shinned that does pay it a visit looking for that easy meal.

David