W.J. Francis 1963. California Quail. July 6, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, near the top of the B-7 eucalyptus, and bave a series of rapid chips. (This is the 8 left with 3 chicks by his mate, who was seen yesterday with φ3 8). 1620 Caught a glimpse of what appeared to be a half-grown quail feeding in 9-9, as Green 8 with chicks appeared in B-4; Orange 8 still on same perch, but silent for past few minutes. 1622 Orange 8 left perch into cover. 1625 Red 8 on the ground in D-4. Green chicks continuing to forage, as much as 12 feet from 8 in thick cover; no sign of 9 with this brood as yet. 1628 Red 8 ran to E-4 behind Eucalyptus as Green family moved toward water hole. 1634 Green 8 with chicks (more than 8, but no accurate count) went into cover in B-9; the 8 is definitely not with this brood. July 14. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, Calif. Several quail flew from center of Behavia hole near to cover as I approached at 1830. At 1853 I noted a 9 feeding on freshly scattered grain. After a call from