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W. J. Francis
1964
Journal
Jan 24. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co.
0645. Heard quail in artificial roost
near the ranch house, & saw them
leave, flying in a bunch at the
same time, not many remaining.
Set the trap in the back of the
ranch house, no results during
breakfast. 0800 Moved this trap
behind brush pile near the
edge of the gully and re-
started and set, then checked
traps at the old house, and
relocated the large trap next
to the old granary cistern, in-
side the enclosed area.
1530 to 1615 Banded 42 quail
plus 3 recaptures in McMillan's trap
in back of ranch house - catch #3.
1630 to 1650 Serviced traps near
old granary - 7 birds catch # 4.
Relocated smaller trap inside the
old cistern. Left these two set.
Jan 25. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co.
0845 Serviced trap in back of ranch
house - 22 birds including 3 re-
captures, catch # 5. Then checked
traps near old granary - two birds
recaptured, catch #6.