California Quail field notes, v1295
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W. J. Francis 1964. California Quail April 5. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. as they moved into D-4, then under the Eucalyptus tree when startled. April 8. The quail in the behavior lab per flushed several times due to the disturbance of the mower cutting grass. 4 birds together flushed from B-4, others flushed singly, most birds ending up in E-10 corner. A single & flushed later from A-9, seemed to be quite elusive to fly, and seen with fluttering wings - she appeared to be less able to see wings than when last seen. April 9. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. 0628 Two quail flushed from shelves near Davis house & flew into oaks. 0633 Four pairs feeding in flat above Davis's house; pairing apparently definite, but non-aggressive. Two PAs feeding near we & showed no interaction. Two pairs remained close to partners, other two wandered apart somewhat. Twice heard assembly call from nearby oaks. 0641. Heard quail fly into brush,