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Data Centers and Quail

by Dr. Ryan O’Shaughnessy

The rapid expansion of AI and data centers across the Rolling Plains—particularly around Abilene—signals a profound shift in how this landscape is being used. While these facilities represent technological progress and economic investment, their unchecked growth in native rangelands raises serious concerns for quail and the ecosystems they depend on.

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Episode 85: The Elusive Texas Quail Lease

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Looking for a good quail lease? Aren’t we all! Join Dr. Dale and his guests Steve Snell and Dr. Ryan O'Shaughnessy as they share their experiences with this ongoing (and elusive) task. Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation · Episode 85: The Elusive Texas Quail Lease   Presented ByWe appreciate the…
Ground Squirrels: Occasional Nest Predators, Not Quail Specialists
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Ground Squirrels: Occasional Nest Predators, Not Quail Specialists

by Dan Foley The Mexican ground squirrel is easy to overlook. It looks like a small, striped, harmless seed-eating rodent often seen in short grass, roadsides, grazed pastures, and field edges. But its diet tells a more complicated story. Scientifically, the species is best described as an opportunistic omnivore. It…
Dr. Dan FoleyDr. Dan FoleyMay 26, 2026
Nest for Success: What Makes Good Quail Nesting Habitat
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Nest for Success: What Makes Good Quail Nesting Habitat

By Kyndal Underwood Spring marks one of the most critical periods for quail populations as nesting season begins across the Rolling Plains. At the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch (RPQRR), we recently documented our first nest of the 2026 season—an encouraging sign for this year’s reproductive efforts and overall habitat…
Rolling PlainsRolling PlainsMay 22, 2026
Restoring Native Rangeland Through Strategic Reseeding
Restoring Native Rangeland Through Strategic ReseedingArticlesResearch

Restoring Native Rangeland Through Strategic Reseeding

By: Kyndal Underwood This spring, three pastures on the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch are undergoing a targeted restoration effort through the Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The objective is to establish diverse native plant communities that support wildlife, particularly quail—while improving overall rangeland function, productivity,…
Rolling PlainsRolling PlainsMay 4, 2026
May Is the Hinge Month: How Spring Conditions Become Fall Quail Numbers
May Is the Hinge Month: How Spring Conditions Become Fall Quail NumbersArticlesResearch

May Is the Hinge Month: How Spring Conditions Become Fall Quail Numbers

By Dr. Dan Foley By May, most quail managers are asking the same question: What kind of quail year are we setting up for? It is a reasonable question, but it is also one that deserves a cautious answer. Spring gives us clues, not conclusions. At the Rolling Plains Quail…
Dr. Dan FoleyDr. Dan FoleyMay 4, 2026
New Dog, Same Game: Building a Quail Dog Without Breaking What You Bought
New Dog, Same Game: Building a Quail Dog Without Breaking What You BoughtArticlesResearch

New Dog, Same Game: Building a Quail Dog Without Breaking What You Bought

By Dr. Dan Foley A young bird dog coming into your string—whether it’s 10 weeks or six months—is less a blank slate than a partially written manuscript. Your job isn’t to start over; it’s to read what’s already there and avoid editing out the parts that matter. For the upcoming…
Dr. Dan FoleyDr. Dan FoleyApril 1, 2026
Landowner Incentives and TTT Permits
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Landowner Incentives and TTT Permits

By Dr. Ryan O’Shaughnessy Across much of their historic range, native quail populations have declined due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and changing land use practices. While conservation programs and research have made meaningful contributions, the future of quail ultimately depends on one critical factor: the willingness of private landowners to…
Rolling PlainsRolling PlainsMarch 30, 2026

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