California Quail field notes, v1295
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W.J. Franas 1964. 56. California Quail May 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1005. In the Behavior Lab. pen, 2 pairs, including Yellow Q who appeared to be hobbling somewhat, feeding in E2 and E3, another pair in E-5. 1010 all 8 birds moving into D5 and D6, pairs remaining separate, no antagonism be- tween adjacent pairs. The birds gradually moved into taller grass where they were only occasionally sighted. 1025. Six birds flushed & flew to east corner (E-10) when I entered the pen for service work. May 17, 1255 Birds in sight on arrival at Behavioral Lab. pen were a male along fence in E-3, a pair in weed patch in E-5, and another pair along the fence also in E-4. I then entered the pen to add food & check rain gauge, and flushed at least 7 birds from the brush in the east corner (E-10). 1330. Found an egg on the ground near the fence in A4, weight 9.3 gms. Very careful search within 20 feet or more failed to disclose a nest; also found an egg near the corner in E-1, weight 8.7 gms. This at least is evidence that the birds are