W.f.Francis 1963 244. California Quail Oct. 9. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 0815. at the Behavior lab. pen; all birds out of sight as I approached. When I entered the pen to check trap and instruments, a few birds were seen running along the fence; none flew, as has been the case recently when they were disturbed. Even the birds seen were quite sen- Attmotive in the matted dead grass, and presumably the others are hidden in similar cover. This behavior appears definitely weather related, being in marked contrast to previous few days with good weather, while today is in the cloud and very damp. Oct. 11. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0825 Four quail entered the sunset trap in the Behavior lab pen while I was in the pen - I hastily blocked the exit & captured two - one es- caped around the exit blockage, the other through the entrance. The captured birds were: immature &, 156 gms. Varied pink; molt just about completely some breast feathers still sheathed - must be Green Brood -