W. J. Francis 1964. California Quail June 1. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Excess weeds I did not see any of the birds in the enclosure - probably all in the tall grass in the south quarter, where I did not go. Noted a remex on the ground near the instrument shelter - is this a sign of possible brooding? 1125 Ended 30 minutes of observation with no activity by quail, and again entered the pen to check birds. Flushed 3 birds from south corner, found hens on nest in both A-5 and D-9 (approaching from below I did not flush the latter this time). The three other birds are un- accounted for. June 5. 1630. Hen incubating nest in A-5, did not approach D-9 nest. 1635- Blue + Lt. Green pair came to feed rapidly on grain in D-4 for about 2 minutes, then walked to the edge of the dust bath, and suddenly flew into cover in E-9. 1645. Attempted unsuccessfully to catch & on nest in A-5 by placing 2' x 3' trap over her on the nest. Due to thick vegetation and uneven ground, she was able to escape within seconds after