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W.J. Frances
1963
112.
Journal
Sept. 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County.
and dew last night and this morning.
Checked trap outside pen, and
began observations from the tent.
Wind light, with slight turbulence.
Left pen at 1140.
At 14:00 rebuilt trap below the
population pits, in a cleared area
adjacent to Baccharis patch, after
dismantling the set-up near the
pen. Pre-baited it and left unset.
Sept. 15 - Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County.
at the Behavin Lab pen at 1400.
Weather: OVC thin AS moderate
wind with slight turbulence.
Observed penned quail for 20
minutes, then replenished food:
3/4 can each of hen-chow and
pigeon grains, in two pans. Re-
filled water hole and cut a
few weeds in the center clearing.
The walk-in trap set up Friday
showed no signs of having been
visited; I added more bait in the
vicinity & blocked the exit to set
the trap. Left the Behavin Lab at
1440.