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W.V. Francis
1963.
California Quail
June 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co.
with a "husky" assembly, verging
on the squill call quality; but re-
treated when Orange approached.
1530 A third bird, either inside or
outside, appears to be in this
vocal duel, Red 8 having re-
treated down the NE fence.
1535 I entered the pen for an
instrument check and Orange 8
responded with a long series of "plit"
note, retreating slowly as I came
closer, then other males, including
are outside the pen, gave several
minutes of assembly, squill, and
plit calls.
June 20. Gillis Canyon, San Luis
Obispo County. 1750 At Drew's
Windmill, where half grown
young were seen last month,
I saw 4 8 8 and 1 9 on
the pasture just outside the
enclosure. Another 9 was perched
on top of a shrub and giving the
assembly call. Several pairs
and single 8 8 were seen
along the road in driving up
to McMillan's, and a few "Caw!"