California Quail field notes, v1295
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W.J. Francis 1963. California Quail Sept. 26. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. Were all (or all those seen) under the shade of the eucalyptus (temp. 86°) rather than in the open grass (temp. 110°). They both ran & flew along fence lines when I entered the pen. I did not remain to observe at this time because of the heat. 1845. Quail ran for cover from the center as I approached the observation hut. 1850. Group of 6 or 8 birds around E-9 eucalyptus, some running around, some flying up into the bush & then down. 1754 Silver pair with 3 immatures moved up to E-1 - one bird appeared larger, may be a Green imm &; one silver chick strayed some distance from parents. 1903 Green & and an incident. & fed near water hole. Orange & in dust bath, 3 or 4 others around D-4 eucalyptus. Two young & to water hole, unbranded with complete adult appearance, probably are the Orange blood. 1910. Most birds appearing to be going to roost in E-9 and D-4 but with kinda moving around noise, and flying up and down.