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W.N. Francis
1963
124,
California Quail
June 25. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County.
1702. Orange F and O5F with only 3 downy
chicks foraging in D-7 for 2 minutes,
then returned to weed patch. These
chicks do not appear noticeably
larger than when seen almost a week
ago. 1706. O3F came from E-S toward
the center, then saw back; the fact
that his mate was not with him suggests
she may be incubating.
June 26. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County.
0920 Heard a Cow! call near Pice Grove
where approaching Belvain lab. 0925
in the Belvain Lab for the Red F
walking around in the west corner;
a pair in thick weeds near south
corner. At least 7 House Finches
have found a way into the pen and
are having trouble getting out, also
some juncos inside. 0931 One quail
chased another in west corner; Red F in
in B-4. 0941. A pair with a large
number of small young in A-5 to B-5
staying in weedy cover. 0955 Green family
near fence in A-5. I entered the
pen to try to locate other birds
or nests. Found this family in
& along fence - that & did not