W.J. Francis 1963 73. California Quail May 15. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. The Eucalyptus in E-9. the male then flew to center pen to feed and returned to the tree at 1935. The other two pairs went into tall grass in E-6, and behind smalla Eucalyptus in E-4. At 2003 a ♀ went into Eucalyptus roost in E-9, and a ♂ at 2005. At 2013 a ♂ (Red, by his activity) went into roost, and out again in less than a minute. At the same time another ♂ went into roost, as Red ran into grass. At 0816 he again approached a flew into top of roost. All quiet at 2020. May 16. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1330 to 1400 Cut weeds and investigated thick weeds & grass in the pen in Behavior Lab. Flushed 3 birds in A-10 (only when I was within less than 5 feet) and a pair in A-3. Searched these areas more carefully, but found no sign of nesting. Birds extremely secretive on this very hot day.