W.J. Francis 1963 92. California Quail June 5. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0910 Found ? on nest in the center of C-10; 3 ? flushed from this area, then another bird near the nest, at which time the nesting ? also flew. She had not moved although I reached within less than 1 foot from her. The nest con- tained 17 eggs. About 0920, a bird ran off through the weeds from area A-9, when I came within about 3 feet. Search of the vicinity did not disclose a nest. 0930 On leaving the lab, saw two ? perched on bushes along Grizzly Peak Blvd, 20 feet apart, and a ? on ground near me ?, all three flew off, with no antagonism shown; there may be a ? on a nest near my. Also heard two birds cow-calling. 1755 Both hens on nests. June 6, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1940 Both hens on nest in Behavin' Lab. pen. One ? flew from West corner as I approached. 1950 A pair flew back & forth along lower fence, then one bird went into Eucalyptus in E-9, the other landed in grass, then also flew into the bush in two minutes.