2154572 1956 California Quail (Loxiotyx californica) FO311 Wildcat Canyon, Convex Costa Co., California 10:45 AM - Covey (1.5?) took off from slope in Eucalyptus Forest (not of dead brush) on ground and landed on ground further down hill. 1 or seen to alight in smoky "pussy willow" [illegible] 5' up from ground. White (of wings?) rather loud as birds took off. Before taking off several birds seen running down hillside before whole group took off.