California Quail field notes, v1295
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W.J. Francis 1964. California Quail. June 13. Strawberry Camp, Alameda County. 1445. Checked nests in the Belmain holt pen. Founds lone incubating on both nests, A5 and D-9, although the eggs were cold two days ago. July 26. Strawberry Camp, Alameda Co. 1125. About 5 adults, only 4 young, moving along fence in C-10. 1130. One unaccom- pained young bird ran across B-4 and A-4. 1143. 2 ? (4 Green, Red) 2 ?? (Yellow, Green) to dust bath, followed by Black ? with one chick; returned to group in C-10 in less than 1 minute. A minimum of 7 quails counted in this group. 1156 Two ??, one ?, one chick, feeding in D-6. 1157 Another ? joined group, then another pair - 2 identified Red, Black, & Green 1201. One pair left, 2 more chicks joined group. 1203 A 4th chick joined; then chicks ran off with Yellow ?. 1208 I entered the pen to check nest site & all 5 old birds flushed & flew together while young birds were not seen. July 28. Observation of quail in the Belmain holt pen 1840 to 1940: 1855 Three ? ?, one ?, and