California Quail field notes, v1295
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W.J. Francis 1964. California Quail Aug.12. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County: 0925. Adult ? perched on brush above area where two young were located, identified as Red. 0928. 4 ?♂ and 2 ?♀ together, other ?♀ and young barely glimpsed in glass about 5 feet away; then the group congregated in and around the brush pile in E-10, one ?♂ and one ?♀ perched on a limb 1½ feet off the ground. These two birds preening, others just resting. 0940 Evided 1 horn alternation from the hut, with one ?♂ perched on brush, all other birds concealed. 1020 Flushed birds while working in the pen. All 8 adults flew together; no young bird flew after two minutes when I came within alert as foot while cutting weeds. Aug.14. 0815 Eight adults and one young bird ran together from E-10 corner as I entered the Behavior lab. pen to service instruments. No farther activity, left the station at 0835. Aug.16 1925 Eight adults and one young bird foraging in E-10 corner of the Behavior lab. pen. 1930. Definite sight of a second young bird. 1933. Two ?♂ (Red, 1?).