W.J. Francis 1964. 74. California Quail July 31, Wildcat Canyon, Contra Costa County. Other 9, which appeared to be 4 weeks old. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0900 Eight adults and 5 chicks foraging in A-10 corner. While birds kept moving in corners and along fences, they did not come out into the open at all. Aug.3. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0940 Three 8's and one 4 patrolling the fence in A-10 and B-10, with another pair visible in the A-10 corner - some chicks possibly with this last pair. All birds soon became quiescent in this area until 1000 when I ended my observation from the hut. 1030 a search of the pen revealed a dead chick in E-7 next to the fence - very likely the one recently found injured. Body was too consumed with ants & maggots to determine any injuries. During the search flushed all eight adults, apparently - five in one bunch, - and 4 chicks who followed parents on the ground to A-1, then remained hidden when the adults flew until I approached and they flew the full length of the pen.