California Quail field notes, v1295
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W. J. Francis 1963. California Quail Aug 14. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1235. Hen on nest in A-5 in Behavior Lab. pen. 1327. A pair along fence in A-10, and Silver family in B-10. 1335 Silver family in A-10 - ♂ chased the other ♂ (Red?) in this area. 1336. Adult ♂ (Orange) crossed B-7, followed by two immatures ♂♀; adult then flew to perch on B-7 eucalyptus while young ran under it. ♂ flew down after 4 minutes; then saw across to A-9 followed by one immature. 1910 Orange ♂ and two immatures in E-9, another ♂ in this area, a chase occurred. 1915 Green ♂ and 6 immatures in E-1, moved down WE fence line. 1930 Green ♂ and two young in center clearing. 1943 Seven Green immatures to dust bath and feeding in center, chased twice by ♀3 ♂; Green ♂ on instrument shelter flew down and joined young. 1946 Green ♂ and 5 young to dust bath and water; young were again chased by ♀3 ♂. Orange and 2 older chicks still in back of E-9 eucalyptus. 1950 ♀3 ♂ crossed back from B-8 to E-6. Evidently the ♂ is already brooding the young chicks for the night. 1954. Two short chases in E-9.