California Quail field notes, v1295
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W.J. Francis 1964. 70. California Quail June 10. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. Imm. ♂ 18500 #6 Ad. ♀ 18495 #6 Ad. ♀ 18497 #6 Ad. ♀ 18498 #6 Ad. ♀ not banded #6 * Ad. ♀ 18452 #7 Ad. ♀ not banded #6. * Ad ♀ 18316 #5 Imm. ♀ 18496 #7 * Imm ♀ 18355 #6 * Birds previously banded. June 11. Strawberry Camp, Alameda Co. 0830. On approaching the Behavior Lab. Pen, saw 4 quail feeding together in A-1; then noted one perched on the instrument shelter. Checked the nests in A-5 and D-9 and found both unattended with the egg cold, apparently abandoned. Recent cold rains may have been sufficient to overcome the reduced breeding urge apparent this spring.