W.V.Francis 1963. California Quail. July 1. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0944 Green family came from the NE into C-3. 1000 Green family into B-4, under weedy cover. [See Journal p.78 for entries to 1056] Searched area where last pair seen 1100 to 1120. Flushed a bird (unseen) in thick weeds in A-9, but careful search revealed no nest. Body of a small chick was found here, however; well dried out, probably a victim of exposure from frost (Orange) brood. 1145 a pair with 2a3 chicks at edge of clearing in B-9. 1202 As an assembly call was heard outside the pen, a quail flew from the cart to the south corner. 1210 Green family from C-9 to water hole, to B-6. At 1225 foraging in C-1 and C-2. Frequently the 9 ward apparently scratched up a choice food supply, and 3a4 chicks would feed right by her back. Verified certain count of 13 as they crossed clearing by the instrument shelter. Ended observation at 1232.