Local Surgeon Dr. Richard Ricca Releases Quail In Watermill To Fight Ticks - 27 East
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Local Surgeon Dr. Richard Ricca Releases Quail In Watermill To Fight Ticks

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Dr. Ricca's quail at six weeks old.

Dr. Ricca's quail at six weeks old.

Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.

Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.

Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.

Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.

Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.

Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.

Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.

Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.

Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.

Dr. Ricca's quail at home in his yard.

Nathalie Friedman on Jul 20, 2020
Local surgeon and recent quail farmer Dr. Richard Ricca released 60 quail into the woods on Tuesday, July 14, in an effort to help fight the tick epidemic that is... more

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