W.J. Francis 1963. California Quail May20. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co., in area A-1, the other six in C-1 to E-1, loosely bunched, The birds were somewhat disturbed by my approach and retreated near or into covering weeds. No calls heard this evening so far. From 1920 to 1933 no birds were seen, then Red ♂ came into center of pen briefly, and ran back into weeds in about 3 minutes. 1944 Glimpsed 2 pair (a more) along fence in E-1, nearly concealed. 1953 These birds began feeding were actively and moved toward open areas, remaining in a rather loose group without obvious pairing. 1959. ♂ and Yellow ♀ abored away from the others and ran to roosting shrub, which ♀ flew into at 2000 (eucalyptus in E-9). The other 4 walked or ran to D-4 eucalyptus, and went to roost there; two birds used small shelter as stepping stone to enter the roost; all in except Red ♂ (not seen) at 2005. May21. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Cnty. 1715 Saw single ♂ just inside euc- lavin lub-fence and a pair in road near quail pen, no calls heard,