W. J. Francis 1963 14. California Quail March 16. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, Calif. out; sky completely overcast at this time. Orange + red males also noted no females accompanying any of the males. 1745. Banded quails from trap: - Ad. ♂ 56604 Ad. ♀ 56605- Ad. ♂ 56606 Imm. ♂ 56609 In pen 48 and 1 ♂ were patrolling back & forth along upper fence, apparently looking for an opening March 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1410 Five birds flushed from small shrubby eucalyptus directly in front of observation window. Pink ♀ found dead on ground with back of neck opened to spinal column. Band removed. 1445. Two males standing motionless in N corner of pen, other birds under cover. Mar. 18. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0840 About 5 birds in trap; exit net insecurely fastened allowed all but one to escape. Recapture ♀ 56605 re- moved to pen in Behavior lab. Two ♂ and Black ♀ patrolling upper fence.