California Quail field notes, v1295
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W.J. Francis 1964. California Quail Jan. 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co., as 99 Yellow & Black, 78 Red and Orange. 1318 all birds returned to cover, much grain remained uneaten at this time. 1323. On leaving the station saw a covey of about 20 on the entrance road which ran off in a very com- pact brush down the fire trail parallel to Grizzly Peaks Bluffs, showing little excitement. This may be the covey usually around top #1. Jan. 22. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0930 Checked birds in Belvoir hat, pen by flushing them out of brush in east corner (E-10). One & did not flush until I moved the brush - then ran out & attempted to fly using only the right wing. The left remaining folded. She alternating running with flying attempts the carried her only a few feet - except for the left wing appeared to be strong. Counted 13 birds in all.