California Quail field notes, v1295
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W.J. Francis 1963. California Quail Aug.2, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, 0726. Latte pair came into center & were identified as Red & Yellow, all from A-5, both broods (2 and 8) and Yellow & in the open at once for a moment. Blade & presumably on the nest, and #3 & unaccounted for. 0743 Red-Yellow pair again came into center to feed with Green and Orange still on same perches. 0746 Entered pen to check nest - & incubating in A-5. Aug.5. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1200 New or useful A-5. In reviewing instruments, noted several feathers on the ground, including 3 semiges; indicates some birds are molting. Aug.7. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0630 at Behavior Lab pen. Weather Clear, station just above thick ST layer covering bay and hills. Very light wind, visibility unrestricted, no sunshine yet visible. Both broods and 2 adults seen as I approached the pen. 0638 Heard a single "Caw!" call. 0643 A & walking on top of the pen over and near the observation hut.