Field notes, v1294

Francis, William J.

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W. J. Francis Museum of Vertebrate Zoology University of California Berkeley 4, Calif. Journal Jan. 23, 1962 to Dec. 31, 1964 1962: pp. 1-6 1963: pp. 7-148. 1964: pp. 1-72. App.: Botanical specimen list.

January Jan, 23, 1965 to Dec 31, 1964 App: Botanical specimens 1844 : 4-101 1843 : 9-14-8 1842 : 1-2

W.J. Francis 1962 Journal Jan. 23, 1962, Tuesday. Left Berkeley 0830; mileage 75526. Gas 10.1 gal. $3.20 at Bradley, mileage 75723, $12.15. Arr. McMillan ranch at mileage: 75775. References mentioned in discussion: ✓ A.H. Miller, 1951. Auk 68:380-383. ✓ A.H. Miller, 1949. Science 109(2839):546. ✓ Gallizioli, S., and W. Swanke - Trans., 23rd. N. Amer. Wildlife Conf., 1958:305-319 ✗ Gallizioli, S., & E. Webb, Influence of Hunting upon Quail Populations. Ariz. Fish & Game, Sept. 1961, W-78-R-5, Work Plan No. 4, Job No.3. ✓ Wisselman, E.C., Flora of the Temblor Range. Wasmana Journal of Biology - Fall 1956. U.S.F. Bd. Mines - Geology of San Luis Obispo Co. Jan. 24. Wednesday. Left ranch about 1400, to San Bernardino Canyon. Jan. 25. Left San Bernardino 1400 arr. Berkeley (coop. Gas station) at 1618. Gas 13.2 gal, $4.10. Mileage home - 76049. Est. corr. total mileage - 505, gas 23.2 gals., rate 21.8 mpg.

Journal A. A. Miller, 1987, coll. M.A.H. Ref: 203 - 342 (Miller) 200-300 Collisions & Wounding in 2 species. N. A. Arner, Wildlife Conf., 1978-302-516 A. B. Miller, coll. M.A.H. R. A. Miller, 1984, coll. M.A.H. A. A. Miller, 1987, coll. M.A.H. N. A. Arner, Wildlife Conf., 1978-302-516 A. B. Miller, coll. M.A.H. R. A. Miller, 1984, coll. M.A.H. A. A. Miller, 1987, coll. M.A.H.

I.I. McMillan Ranch near Shandon, Calif. 787.9 PASO-ROBLES TO BAKERSFIELD 784.9 X X 787.7 SHANDON 03 784.6 12.5 miles from Shandon turnoff on highway 9.5 miles from junction at east end of Shandon. 4.4 miles from junction of Gillis Canyon Road with San Juan Canyon Rd. McMillan RANCH 75775.4 3.4 1.0 X 779.8 75776.4

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W. J. Francis 1962 Journal Nov. 10. Drove to Hasting Reservation to discuss Quail project with John Davis. Traps are available with banding records back to 1939 and field notes of various observers. Continued to McMillan ranch in San Luis Obispo County. Discussed quail & conservation problems in general. Took notes (see following pages) on localities in his hunting record, and summarized notes on numbers, sex & age of birds tagged 1946-1961. (ff.). Detailed data are available on number, age and sex of birds tagged on each hunting date, and the specific locality. Nov. 11. McMillan ranch San Luis Obispo County. Walked over the area of a quail covery in Portuguese Canyon - Pole-line ridge-Marion Spring area, sighted estimated 200 quail centered on grassy plot surrounded by brush on north-facing slope. McMillan killed two quail (both fem. female. We drove around the ranch, flushing 100 or so birds in the "Willows" area, and seeing a number near the Old House.

J. Francis 1962 Quail Hunting localities . 2a. RED HILLS AREA : Pole line & Marion Spr Portugee Dean's Canyon Carmatta on San Juan Fire Camp. Hughes Canyon Middle Multyby McComach Can Weaver can Lake ranch Kelly's Canyon Carratris Horse covey. San Juan Sinteris Paint Trees Black Mt. Sulphur Thoug Pines Marion Spring Sandy C. Navajo. HUNTER LIGGETT AREA TEMBLOR AREA Elkhorn

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W.J. Francis 1962 NORTH San Joaquin (A) Coalinga - Rambo's (B) Devils Den (25 mi.. E). (orchards pests) White City Canyon Cottonwood Pass South San Joaquin -- Diablo Range Parkfield

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W.J. Francis 1962 Mc Millan Records 2c. 1946 Red Hills 184 15-9 138 205 (Out of 99 adults: 55♂ 44♀)( 1947 Red Hills 244 242 185 301 1948 Red Hills 140 124 112 152 1949 Ad. ♂ Imm.♂ Ad♀ Imm♀ Red Hills 441 95 37 90 Old house 6 13 1 14 1950 Red Hills 65 127 52 130 1951 Red Hills 168 16 165 13 Cottonwood Pass 10 0 15 0 1952 Red Hill 87 365 86 377 1953 Red Hills 175 94 148 90 Cottonwood Pass 1 0 1 0 1954 Red Hills. 132 320 81 323 Parkfield 6 7 2 9 Elk Horn 2 6 3 7 1955 Red Hills 184 302 134 308 Coolinga 13 8 16 16 Canyama 1 0 2 0 Bleak

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W.J. Francis 1962 2a. 1956 Ad ♂ 1mm. ♂ Ad. ♀ 1mm. ♀ Parkfield 3 8 3 5 Cottonwood Pass 12 13 5 14 Coalinga 4 12 2 12 Red Hills 132 170 76 167 1957 Temblo 5- 6 4 3 Cottonwood Pass 8 2 8 2 Hunter Liggett 5 9 7 13 Coalinga 5 9 5- 12 Red Hills 134 190 115 179 1958 Temblo 4 55 4 48 Cottonwood Pass 7 14 4 8 Canama 1 6 1 6 Hunter Liggett 22 25 19 19 Red Hills 149 291 75 258 1959 Cottonwood Pass 0 1 2 1 Temblo 9 0 4 4 Hunter Liggett 10 7 5- 6 Red Hills 186 78 134 60 1960 Red Hills 116 157 91 161 1961 Temblo 0 16 2 10 Parkfield 3 1 5 0 Coalinga 8 6 8 4 Red Hills 179 112 137 101 Cottonwood Pass 2 0 2 0

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W. J. Franci 1962 Journal Nov. 11 (cont.) We discussed location of blind for future observation - best bet near watering trough at Marion Spring. Trap on the slope north of here is installed and ready to use. Also dis- cussed his theory of reduced light or reproductive urge - see note following on controlled lighting effect on pullets. At dusk drove to "old house" and observed quail covey going to roost.

W. J. Francis 1962. 3a. Clipping from "California Farmer" May 7, 1960. Peter Lent, Santa Clara County farm advisor, reporting on experiments at the Walter Johansen farm in Santa Clara County, on controlled lighting in pullet houses to increase production of eggs by 10 per hen (40 cases extra by 1165 hens in 203 days). At 8 weeks pullet restricted to eight hours of artificial light in 24 hours. At 12 weeks reduced to 6 hours of light. At 20 weeks pullets put in laying house on 14 hours of light. Agric. Ext. Ser. TH 8-4928 - Berkeley. 2320 Moorpark Ave. San Jose, Calif.

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W.J. Francis 1962. 4. JOURNAL. Dec. 28 Friday. Drove to Hastings Reservation, Carmel Valley, Monterey County, Calif., from Berkeley, via U.S. 101, Los Laureles Grade, and Carmel Valley Road (Jamesburg Route). Arrived after dark, and were shown quarters in the Davis house by Mr. Bell (maintenance man), consisting of large community kitchen, large dining room, double sleeping chamber with 4 single beds, and a fireplace. Dishes and kitchen utensils were provided, also ample blankets - memo. for future trips: need small saucepans and kitchen knives, paper towels - pans for baking, boiling, etc., in oven. Dec. 29, Saturday. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County, California. Reconnoitered along creek downstream from head-quarters building 0705 to 0845. Weather clear and cold, with ice 1/4" thick on watering trough. Creek ravine with variety of shrubs and trees (willows, oaks, etc.). Narrow level open field on east side between creek and road. West

I JOURNAL Dec 28. Friday. Drove to Hastings Reservation, Monterey County, California, via Berkeley, San Francisco (19 miles), and 0.2.101, 101.2.0. Carmel Valley Road (Dana Point Rd.) Driving after lunch, road was clear. guests on the Dana House trip. Mr. Bell (maintenance man) country in a large community, both large dining room, built of stone, blocks with H pipes like a a fireplace for dining and kitchen. It was also observed that some students - means in future years much small installations such as kitchen furnaces, wired to stove - for cooking, boiling up, etc., in one room in Hastings Reservation. Dec 29. Saturday. Monterey County, California. Reservation along creek downstream from hotel - greater building over to 08+2, Dorothy Dean and wife, with six 1/4" thick on rotating traffic. Oak rooms will supply of which we used fans (willows, etc.) . Norman level of two field or east side between creek and road. [illegible]

W. J. FRANCIS 1962. 5- JOURNAL. Dec. 29, 1962. side grassy hillside, some single and grouped live oaks. Two possible watering points for quail - overflow from pump about 1/4 mile from HQ buildings provides ground level pool. Watering trough about 1/2 mile downstream provides continuous drip (frozen this morning). No sign of quail anywhere along route - several thick live oaks apparently suitable for roosting but most contained squirrel nests. Many badger holes & wood-rat nests seen. After sunrise, a herd of 11 deer seen on crest of hill to west grazing on open grass. 2 indubing bucks remained together during 15-20 min obsvtn. None identifiable as faunos. 11:30 Drove with Jim to McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County (122 miles each way, plus 3 miles around ranch, total 247 miles). Observed quail hunting by variety of hunters. birds abundant. Talked with

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W.J. FRANCIS 1962 6. Journal. Dec. 29] Eben McMillan on quail fluctuations. Returned to Hastings Reservation with 13 specimens (7 for Ward Russell at MVZ to fill a request by Dr. Raiff). Dec. 30. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County, Calif. **0700 to 0900 made further reconnaissance, covering hills + brushy slopes to east of buildings, then up canyon above the barn. Watering trough here is above ground and not suitable for quail. Returned over grassy west slope to pump house, thence to Davis house. No quail seen. Ample deer sign. Pair of bluebirds in large low tale, associated with large flock (well over 100) & house finches; also noted Brown Towhees, Rufous-sided Towhees, Yellow- billed Magpies, and Scrub Jays in abundance. Returned to Berkeley in afternoon, mileage 142; total mileage this trip 531 miles.

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W. J. Francis 1963 7. Journal Feb. 5. Berkeley Calif. Bought 25 lbs. hen chow for bait, $1.46, Nones Feed Store, 2852 San Pablo Ave. 0935. Pre-baited for quail trapping in a small grassy meadow at the head of Strawberry Canyon. Location - take jeep trail from Grizzly Peak Blvd., opposite miniature train, 1 mile south of Animal Behavior Laboratory, follow trail about 200 yards west over the ridge. Feb. 14. Berkeley, Alameda County... Began field trip at 0915 at head of Strawberry Canyon, starting at Grizzly Peak Boulevard, same location as above. Noted Scrub Jay, Varied Thrush, Junco's, and Rufous-sided Towhee just over ridge on brushy west-facing slope. Weather: within stratus clouds covering tops of Berkeley hills, visibility 100 yards, very light freeze, generally westerly; cool, estimated 55°. Active fog drip especially from Eucalyptus, ground quite wet. Examined area of pre-baiting - grain largely consumed with bird dropping cell cleared, no tracks. No quail seen a head in the vicinity.

Berkeley Sunrise Sunset. Feb. 1 0714 1732 10h 18m 11 0704 1743 10h 39m 14 0701 1746

W.J. Francis 1963 8. Journal Feb. 14. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co, 1005 Clouds breaking; disk of sun visible from crest of ridge above Strawberry Canyon. A circuit of the surrounding area lasting until 1025 revealed no quail activity. At 1030 observed 3 ?? and 5 ?? quail feeding on grass inside miniature train tracks at Tilden Park South Gate. When slightly disturbed when I returned to car parked adjacent to the area they retreated slowly into the brush which covered about half of the enclosure. 1055. Shifted to vicinity of Animal Behavior lab and scouted area around. Noted Brown Towhees, Bushtits, Red-tailed Hawk Sparrow Hawk. This area below base of clonds which are again quite thick, no sun visible; horizontal visibility about 3 miles. 1150 Bright sunshine (intermittent) clouds clearing rapidly Saw 2 quail in Behavior lab kept to Bird Pen. All transplanted Baccharis in enclosure seem to be thriving; young everglptus are well lushed and suitable roots.

Berkeley Date Sunrise Sunset Feb. 21 0652 1754 11h 02m [illegible] 28 0643 1801 11h 18m Mar. 3 0638 1804 11h 26m

W.J. Francis 1963 Journal. Feb. 21. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, Calif. 1300 Installed and painted shelter in Animal Behavior Laboratory for weather recorder, borrowed from Entomology dept., courtesy of Dr. Ray Smith. Assisted and in- structed by George Tamaki of the Entomology Dept. Second shelter taken home for cleaning & painting, later to be installed at Hastings Reservations. Feb. 28. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, California. 1700 Observed covey of quail at edge of brush next to grassy clearing on west facing slope just over crest of hill west of the Animal Behavior Lab. Baited feeding area with Poultry Mash. March 3 Sunday. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, Calif. 0845 Checked trap (walk- in chicken wire type) at edge of brush outside of Animal Behavior lab. Several quail in trap escaped by squeezing through 2" mesh wire netting on top of trap. One male failed to escape, and was captured as he was squeezing

Berkeley (March 1) 0641 1802 11 h 21 m Sunrise Sunset March 3 0638 1804 4 0637 1805 Hastings March 3 0635 1801 4 0634 1802

W.J. FRANCIS 1963 March 3. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. under the side of the trap. This was an adult bird, and was released, and trap left open until new smaller mesh trap can be installed. 1507 Left Berkeley (home) for Hastings Reservation, mileage 35575. Arrived Hastings about 1830, mileage 35719, elapsed distance 144 miles. March 4. Hastings Reservation Carmel Valley, Monterey County, Calif. 0630 Weather, Clear, calm. Light frost over grass in bottom of valley, not under shelter of trees. Td 31° Tw 27° RH 58%(?), at 4'. Looking for quail in vicinity of houses. 0728 Sunshine now covering completely east facing slopes. Psychron reading at 4" in frosty field 32°24°; RH 24%o, at 4' Td 24° Tw 32° (wick frozen). At 4'1' Td 30°. Under nearest Chamise on hillside 32°. Edge of brush patch where quail were flushed earlier 31.5° F. Completed readings 0740. 0940 Completed reconnaissance of slope south of Greenfield Road where

Berkeley Sunrise Sunset March 4 0637 1805 5 0636 1806 6 0634 1807 Hastings. Mar. 4 0634 1802 5 0633 1803 6 0631 1804

W.J. Francis 1963 Journal Mar. 4. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. a covey of about 25 quail have been reported to feed (t. white). None were seen or heard. Frost remained on the ground where open slopes remained shaded by the hills 1005. Eleven Band-tailed pigeons flew into large sycamore at lower end of the long meadow, 2 others seen in tree on the hillside. Mar. 5. Hastings Reservation Carmel Valley, Monterey County, Calif. 0610 Heard quail in trees backs of Davis house, temp. 47° - 36°, R.H. 43%. Weather clear, slight downslope wind, no dew or frost. Psychron reading in low exposed grassy field, at ground level, 31 1/2°, 29 1/2°, RH 78% Mar. 6. Hastings Reservation, Carmel Valley, Monterey County, Calif. 0607 Began early morning field trip for quail. Weather clear with few thin high clouds, calm (very slight easterly downslope breeze). Observed near quail roost above Davis house. 0632 Psychron reading 41.5° - 36.5°, RH 62%, at edge of brush.

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W.J. FRANCIS 1963 Journal. March 6. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. Painted instrument shelters & made board shelter for probe in grass. 11:35 made following Kodachrome pictures (Arghus C-3, 35 mm.) : #12 Looking N (mag.) toward shelters. f/50, f/5.6. #14.13. Looking W (mag.) toward shelters. f/50, f/5.6. 11:52. Saw gravel south of root area. 14:15 Completed installation of Foxboro sensors. Blue-ink probe in brush inserted into 1 qt. oil can so that end of probe is near open end of can (within 1"); chiseled 1/2" slots at about 3/4" intervals in side of can all around, and placed can on ground in center of large Careothus bush with opening facing about north, end of probe 2" above ground. Red-ink probe in grass was taped to under side of 1"x6" board, slanted from side of small shelter (18" high) to two stakes in ground holding end of board 2" high. Sensor of probe is 2" above grass in this position. Make time-check on Foxboro chart at 2:15 p.m.

Janual March 6, Houghton Research Masters Law - other treatments well aware in study of other level amounts probably clear (see E. O. S., p. 2) heart (pan) W mental (p. 2) - 237, 051, etc. heart (pan) W mental (p. 2) - 237, 051 other more than two long and etc 4 installers of this forbes service Blue ink probe as we to by it this other level how many now in study of has talk "it bleeds" (1) winter is this in character's its tools to state less and, however, all can be placed can so found in center of range Coronary tract with opening foraging "I believe I love that tools in cold the probe. Large valve was taken to light saw once of 1 x 2" board - actual from (pickled) (8) other's claims to this good and large in relate out of I mean, "pick" I hardly but in more ways is a what hole-out also material

W.J. FRANCIS 1963 13 Journal Mar. 6. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. Also checked clicks of wind pen - 18 clicks will reverse pen direction; with anemometer set to make con- tact each 1/2 mile, pen reverses with 1 1/2 miles of air flow, or 3 miles per complete pen cycle. Checked magnetic declination on chart - 16 1/2 deg E. Oriented board holding red wire (grass) sensor to extend due south. 1455. Cumulus clouds in - crossing all afternoon have become overcast, with rain visible to the west. Few very light showers intermittent 1505 - 1525. No gnat seen or heard in and around Oval Hollow and ridge to south. Clouds becoming broken after 1525. Brush on above slope composed of Ceanothus cuneatus and Aderostema fasciculatum. Bare ground beneath for the most part except for regularly spaced Pedicularis densiflora (Indian Warrior).

Berkeley Sunrise Sunset March 7 0633 1808 Hastings March 7 0630 1805- McMillan's March 7 0621 1756

W. J. Francis 1963 14. Journal. March 7. Hastings Reservation, Carmel Valley, Monterey County, Calif. 0705-0715. Observed quail covey near Davis house. Weather partly cloudy and calm. Supplies needed for next trip: Kitchen cleaner & scouring pads. Small saucepan. Containers for leftovers. Dust pan. Soap - hand & bath. Kitchen knives. Meas. cup. 0900 Departed for Shandon, mileage 35,719. 0942 Arroyo Seco junction, 35,734. 0959 Greenfield 35,747 1108 Paso Robles 35,812. Gas & Grocery stop. Underway at 1118. Arrived McMillan Ranch 1159. 35,841 mi. 1305. Observing birds in vicinity of ranch house. Weather partly cloudy with 5/8 cumulus, mostly with vertical development limited to about 4000' thickness, typical unstable cold air mass. Many house finches in treetops and telephone wires, many of them singing. Mockingbird, Rufous- sided Towhee, Brewer's Blackbird, Raven, Lark Sparrows, White-crowned

Berkeley Sunrise Sunset March 7 0633 1808 8 0631 1809 9 0630 1810 Mc Millan's. March 7 0621 175-6 8 0619 1757 9 0618 1758

W.J. Francis 1963 15. Journal March 7. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. Sparrows, Mourning Doves, around house. Stable field south of road: Horned Larks, Meadowlark. Next field over ridge, Loggerhead Shrike. In brushy slope, California Quail, Brown Towhee. Between pasture and stubble field: Say's Phoebe. March 8. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. Awakened at dawn by quail noises just outside my bedroom; sky still gray, clear and calm. Mary Brewer Blackbirds in roost after quail left. 1000 Trip to Navajo Ridge to observe California Condors. On return via Camelote Canyon about 1430 stopped to investigate Golden Eagle's nest. Male flew from nearby perch, female observed on nest for about 5 minutes, then flew off in same direction as the male. March 9. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County, Calif. 0615 Observing Quail around the ranch house. Weather, nearly overcast with stratus estimated at 5000' break visible over Salinas Valley to west.

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W.J. Francois 1963 16. Journal. March 9. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County Light intermittent rain between 0700 and 0730 totalled .02 inch. 1015 installed Friez Hygrothermograph in shelter, gave shelter final paint coat, and checked with Psychrometer readings: Hygro-thermograph T - 55° RH - 49% Psychron To, -56.5 Tw, -49.5 RH - 61%. Reset H-Th to 58°, RH - 57% with Psychron 56.5, 49.0, RH-59% 1135 Rodachrone #14 instrument shelter at McMillan's, looking due West (T), '/30, f. 8. 1140 Left for Berkeley, mileage 3584/. 1608 Arrived home, mileage 36075, total distance 234 miles, round trip 500 miles. March 13 Wednesday. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, Calif. 0835 Checked trap, no quail. 1000 Installed small instrument shelter adjacent to shrubly eucalyptus in pen in Behavia labr', with south-extension of 1" x 6" board to shelter grass probe of Foxboro recorder. Positioned probes: Green: reading 10°F. low - 2" above grass clearing, sheltered under

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W.J. Francis 1963 17 Journal March 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1"x6" board extending due south, in order to avoid direct sun rays while sampling air freely at this level. Purple: reading +10°F. - 2" above ground level in thick part of shortby Eucalyptus. Res: reading on temp.- within small instrument shelter. Purple probe in bowl occasionally gets direct sun- needs tin can shade. 1140 Completed painting small shelter + touching up large shelter with high-gloss white enamel. 1150. Took Kodachrome - # 15- Looking due north at instrument shelters, 7/50, f.5.8. # 16 Pen in Behavin lab, looking east from windows of Observation hut. 1/2 off 5.8 Mar. 15. Checked behavin pen birds at 0825. Weather bright, clear, cold, with frost on roof tops. Min. temp. over grass in pen 28°F. Checked weight 1 feed: 1 lb. coffee can 2 feed weighs 25 oz. net (Tare 1/4 lb.). Rohrist + baited funnel trap and separate Bailey trap.

Sunrise Sunset March 16 0619 1817 17 0618 1818 12h00m 18 0616 1819 19 0615- 1820 20 0613 1821 12h08m 21 0612 1822 12h10m

W.J. Francis 1963 18. Journal March 16, Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co., Calif. Observations in Behavior Lab. Weather overcast with breaks, rain ended near noon. 1400 Rain gage 1.10 inches. Scattered a can of grain (25 oz.) in addition to that put out when quail were penned. This is calculated to provide 4 days food for 8 quail by Sumner's data. March 17. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 1410 Checked pen in Behavior Lab. and set quail trap. Weather: sctd to broken cv, intermittent sunshine. March 18. Serviced trap at 0840 and checked pen. Checked pen at 1430, found dead quail others OK. Placed white-enamled coffee can shelter over temp. probe in shrubby Eucalyptus. March 19. 0815 Serviced trap. Collected California Thrasher for N.T. Johnson, and released Fox Sparrow & banded quail. March 21. Observations in pen 0845 to 0915. Weather overcast with thin AC and AS, sun occasionally shining through. Visibility about 3 miles over

Sunrise Sunset March 21 0612 1822 22 0610 1823 23 0609 1824

W. J. Francis 1963 19. Journal March 21. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co., Calif. the day, somewhat better in the hills. Light winds. 0915 to 1010 Set and Oaited quail trap, walked over road below Beharin lab. Resumed pen observations till 1105, broke ties 1325. Scattered 1/2 can (2 days ration) of chicken feed. Old feed not yet consumed. Sunrise 0612 Sunset 1822. March 22. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Began observations in pen at 0545. Weather cool + moderately windy, sky overcast with breaks, AS and SC. Sun- rise 0610. 0613 Single Band-tailed pigeon flew into Eucalyptus below pen. Wind gusty + turbulent swaying tops of tall Eucalyptus most of the time frequently suffling low growth within pen even without very great wind speed. Clouds are sufficiently high and with breaks that light is not greatly reduced. Left post at 0730. at 1120 rain commenced falling steadily (in North Berkeley hill area).

Berkeley Sunrise Sunset March 24 0607 1824 25 0605 1825- Hastings March 25 0602 1822

W.J. Francis 1963 20. Journal March 24 1963, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, Calif. 1630 to duck observing quail in pen in animal behavior lab. Psychrom readings at W. corner of enclosure: initial: 56.5 - 47.0 - 48% final: 53.0 - 46.5 - 62% Scattered 25 oz. can of chicken feed at beginning of observation. March 25, Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 0818 Observing at Behavior Lab pen. 1310 Departed home for Hastings Reservation, mileage 36363. 1327 - U.C. 36366. 1455. Morgan Hill (milk-shake) 36434. 1547 Salinas 35474 1645 Arrived Hastings (mileage: 36507) and went immediately into field looking for cokey near house. 1806. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. Psychrom reading 48.5, 44.5, 93. % at ground level on field where quail had been feeding.

03 March 26 Berkeley Sunrise Sunset 0604 1826 Hastings March 26 0601 1823

W.J. Francis 1963 21. Journal March 26 Hastings Reservation Monterey County. Observing in territory of quail covey near houses beginning 05-30 0555 Psychron reading 34.0° 33.5°, 95%. Heavy dew, clear, sky overcast with Ac and As. By 0700 there was a solid As orbat, lightened in east by the sun. Excerpts from Weather Log kept for me by Dr. Keith White: " 7 March. Intermittent showers during late P.M. of 6 March, and evening. 9 March. .05 in. at 8 A.M. after 8 March evening showers. 15 March. Rain 14 March from 3 P.M. to about 9 P.M., 0.39". The rain yesterday was snow at higher altitudes -- top of Red Hill, Arnold Place top of Poison Oak Ridge. There was only a little bit here at Hdqts, and this had melted by morning. A good wind with this storm from the north. 16 March. 8 a.m. Raining 17 March. Rain stopped 16 March about noon, intermittent snow later.

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W.J. Francis 1963 22. Journal March 26. Hastings Reservation Monterey Co. " about six inches of snow this AM (Mar.17) up at Cahooris in Pass between Carmel Valley and Arroyo Seco. 6+ quail were seen at 11 a.m. in small field between Davis house and creek. "20 March. Cal. quail heard calling near water tanks at 3 P.M. "21 March. 2 P.M. heard, & then saw 12+ quail above trail and below weather station. "22 March. Showers began at noon. "23 March. Raining at 9 A.M. "24 March. Rain stopped about 10 or 11 a.m. on 23 March - total of .63". - end excerpts. Collected botanical specimens the rest of the morning. 1300. Ektachrome photo, # [illegible] 17. Looking NE up central valley & the Reservation, in head quarters area, 1/50, f.11. # 18. Looking N 30°E from same location, quail roosting and feeding area. Weather has cleared to only scld. C[illegible] clouds, calm, sunny, and quite warm.

Berkeley Sumnie Summitt March 27 0602 1827 Hastings March 27 0559 1824

W.J. Francisco 1963 23. Journal. March 26. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County, 1620 Resumed field observations of quail. Weather has again closed in to Overcast with breaks, AC, SC, & ST; moderately gusty wind. March 27, Wednesday. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. 0600 started out on quail observing, lead quarters cover. Weather noticeably warmer than this time yesterday, nearly calm. Sky overcast AS, with dark low Ns moving in from NW. After a break from 0700 to 0800, I set out on a more extensive tour of the re- servation. A few breaks appeared and sunlight brightened SC in the east. At 0813 adjusted position of Red Foxboro probe (over grass) to improve protection from evening sun. 0940. Near the top of the hill south of Davis house, came on 3 resting bucks; all showed beginning of antler growth. One, darker in color of coat and larger, had antler stubs 3-4 inches long with a suggestion of a fork - the others had only wide long cylindrical stubs.

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W.J. Francis 1963 24. Journal March 27. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. At 0947 saw 4 does at very crest of this hill. 0950 a pair of Golden Eagles passing overhead, gradually working to the west. 1004. A flock of about 30 (or more) Band-tailed Pigeons in large flocks in clearing on top of ridge SW of feet. Continued flushing pigeons in open oak woodland as I continued down slope to the road, and back to house at 1030. Following supplies left here: 2 dry cereal Small cleanser 1 coffee Brillo 1 can soap small detergent 5 pkg soup mix 1 scale salt & pepper shakers 2 single sheets, 1 pillowcase can sugar 1 Mexi-corn 1 SaverPlant. 1 Kitchen Knife. Weather during the morning has been variable, mostly cloudy but some sunshine, wind turbulent, occily strong from SE, and a few short rainy periods.

Berkeley Sunrise Sunset March 28 0601 1828 ( Hastings. March 27 0559 1824 28 0558 1825 McMillan's March 27 0550 1815 28 0549 1816

W. J. Francis 1963 25. Journal Mar. 27. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. 1140. Left for McMillan's (mi. 36507) 1502. Saw group of over 40 cinnamon Teal in San Juan Creek, near bridge in Shandon, San Luis Obispo County. Males were in great numbers and displaying aggression. 1528 Arrived McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. (mi. 36627). 1645 to 1735 I tramped around the corey area near Marin Springs - Weather overcast AS with sctd to broken low dark clouds, wind rather strong, with occasional strong gusts of turbulence. March 28. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. Rain during the night, cool and windy in the morning at 0530, with low stratus overcast obscuring tops of hills adjacent to the ranch house. Observed quail leaving roost until 0555. Then along road to old house until 0700 when sun began to break. High. Bright and sunny with sctd. cu by 0830. 0900. Started out my pick-up along the Camatti, observing quail along road. 1005. at eagle nest, arrived just as me

Berkeley Sunrise Sunset March 29 0559 1829 McMillan's. March 29 0547 1817

W.J. Francis 1963 26. Journal March 28, Camatti Canyon, San Luis Obispo County. Bird was leaving west and saw the other (presumed ?) soaring nearby. Took station on hill in upper San Juan overlooking a steep canyons to look for cardas; no success. At 1430 drove down Navajo Canyon & saw a Cardor perched on dead stump, observed it until 1700 and returned to the McMillan Ranch. March 29. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. 0545 Weather - sky obscured, surface fog with visibility less than 1/4 mile. Sun broke through temporarily at 0610 for about 5 minutes, showing blue sky, then closed in again. From local conditions I judge this to be true fog rather than a stratus cloud capping the hills, since the valley below were thicker and top was not too far up. Sun again at 0730. Checked hygrothermograph clock - still seems a little slow (having been set to maximum "fast" setting last night).

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W. J. Francois 1963 27. Journal March 22 McMillan Ranch, San Luis Olispos County, California. Checked hygrothermograph readings: Psychron - 43°, 42.5, 96% Hygrothermograph - 44°, 104% (est.) 080 left on walking tour of the Marion Spring - Palo-line Ridge - Pa- fruge Canyon area, also collecting specimens of dominant plants in this area. Watched a coyote for some time as it was watching me in a position near a possible den, Returned at 1220. 1530 Kodachrome #19. View to NE showing McMillan ranchhouse and quail refuge. 1/50, between f.8 + f.11. #20. Close-up of Atriplex in back of ranch house, 1/50, f.8. B.t.W. Photo #1, 1/100, f.16. Close-up of instrument shelter. 1630 Took station run team to observe quail coming in to evening feeding and roosting area. Weather clear and sunny, few clouds on horizon to west and south, moderate westerly wind, rather cool.

Berkeley Sunrise Sunset March 30 05:58 18:30 31 05:56 18:31 12h 35m Mc Millan's March 30 0546 1818

W.J. Francis 1963 28. Journal. March 30. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Olispo County, California. Observed quail leaving roost and dispersing from 0500 to 0600. Weather clear and calm, but with dense fog visible in the valley below, extending to the far side of Portuge Canyon. At 0615, as the sun came over the eastern hills, fog thickened locally and obscured the sun com- pletely within 5 minutes. 1025 Departed for Berkeley, mileage 36628. 1200 King City (36709). Gas and lunch to 1220. Arrived Berkeley (UC) 1515, home at 1540, mileage 36865. Total distance 502 miles. March 31. Strawberry Canyon, Calif. 1540. Observing in pen in Behavior lab. Took B&W photos: #2 Interior of pen from W corner, 1/15, f.16 (Plus-X Pan, ASA 160). #3. Weather station, 1/15, f.16. #4. Close-up of shelter open to show Foxboro Recoder. 1/15, f.16. #5. Livocalptus shrub in E. corner.

Date. Sunrise Sunset March 31 April 1 0555- 1832 12h 37m 2 0553 1833 3 055-2 1834 4 055-0 1835

W.J. Francis 1963 29, Journal March 31. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co., Calif. of pen, and adjacent tall grass, where quail often nest & take cover. 175, f.16. Weather - Clean and sunny, with few scd. CO after Arken to rest this morning with scld. light showrs. Wind moderately strong & gusty. April 1. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co., Calif. 0814 Began check at pen in Behavin lab. Weather clear & sunny, few sc on coastal mountains, light wind. Serviced instruments & left at 0845. April 2. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0614 Took observation post in behavior lab pen. Weather calm, partly ct 6 miles, sky broken CI and CiCu, scld sc on crests of hills, heavy dew, dripping from roof of observation hut. 0640 Sun cleared hills, first sunlight on ground in pen, band of thick clouds partially obscured sun until 0724. Ended obs. 0825. April 4, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 0825 Commenced period at Behavin Lab. Weather calm & sunny, broken to overcast thin St and As, hazy.

98 Date Sunrise Sunset April 4 0550 1835 5- 0549 1836 6 0547 1836 7 0546 1837 8 0544 1838

W.J. Francis 1963 Journal April 4. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0845. Made Psychrom check et temperatures. April 6. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0915 Checked pen in Belairin Lab and read weather instruments. No quail visible. Weather: overcast with low thick clouds, pen within cloud base with visibility less than ½ mile. Moderately strong gusty wind, light rain, intermittent light to moderate for more than 24 hours past. Saw 6 quail when I entered pen. April 7. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1105 Checked pen in Belairin Lab. and read rain gage. Weather broken CU, mostly congestus mod- crate wind with light turbulence. April 8. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1610 at Belairin lab Pen; weather fair with sctd CU after night and rebuing showers. Rain gage 0.15”. Light to moderate SW wind without turbulence. Serviced instruments. At 1731 the sunlight was off the ground surface within the pen. 1800. Entire structure pen in shadow; end obs.

Berkeley Date Sunrise Sunset April 9 0543 1839 10 0541 1840 11 0540 1841 Hastings April 11 0537 1838

W. J. Francis 1963 31. Journal April 9. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, California 1410. Checked instruments & penned quail in Belair lab. Weather fair & bright sun set CV, moderate wind with light turbulence. Very heavy shower occurred over Oakland early this morning, with 0.26" rain here; vegetation in the pen pretty well dried off. April 10. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 1108. Checked pen in Belair lab. Weather: overcast CV with breaks, moderate wind with moderate turbulence. April 11. Berkeley, Alameda County. Left for Carmel Valley, mileage 37,135, at 1015. Arrived Hartnig (37,286) at 1610. Made short trip in ridge area across Greenfield road, continuing till 1705, and extending to grassy area on top of ridge with interspersed brush - poison oak pre-dominant. 1705 Covered area on hill above Davis house until (1735. Returned to Carmel Valley for the night (Canary Cottages- very nice, quiet). Total mileage

Berkeley Date Sunrise Sunset April 11 0540 1841 13h 01m 12 0538 1842 13 0537 1843 14 0536 1844

W.J. Francis 1963 32. Journal. April 11. Carmel Valley, Monterey County. one way to Hastings 145 miles, @ 7¢/mile = $10.15. April 12. Berkeley, Alameda County. Returned home via Carmel, Del Monte, Santa Cruz and Highway 1 to San Francisco, mileage home 37,473; 193 miles return trip, total for trip 338 miles. April 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0745 at pen in Behavior Lab. Weather overcast with ST, rain during previous night left ground quite wet. Moderate wind without turbulence, Vely over 10 miles. Noted F House Fairch inside the pen. April 14. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1608 at Behavior Lab pen, weather overcast CV with heavy showers occurring since last night; ocasional breaks in clouds. Wind generally strong & turbulent, but relatively quiet in pen under shelter of surrounding Eucalyptus trees. Intermittent showers during observation. Low clouds clearing and rain stopped by 1700.

Date Sunrise Sunset April 15 0534 1844 16 0533 1846

W.J. Francis 1963 331 Journal April 15. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, California. Arrived at pen in Behan lot 0918; weather overcast with CU and SC, rain intermittent in light and moderate showers since noon yesterday. Light rain falling at 0918, stopped at 0927. Wind practically dead calm, occ. light breeze. Ground very wet from past rains. Humidity sat. 100%. 0934 as sun appeared, 6 birds in sight in area E-1. Black & yellow ?? close together, then a pair very close together, and two ?? separated a few feet. 03 ? and 05 ? emerged from low clover at 0937. Birds are engaged in preening & ruffling feathers. 0940 Sun behind clouds, but sky still bright. Ended obs. at 1024. April 16. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County 1125 Serviced instrument and removed battery. Weather over CU, light wind. 1515 Returned with replacement battery as a very heavy shower passed to the west, giving only light rain and some soft hail at this station.

Date Sunrise Sunset. April 17 0531 1847 18 0530 1848 19 0529 1848 20 0527 1849 21 0526 1850 13h 24m

W.J. Francis 1963. 34. Journal. April 17, 1963. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0830 at Behavior lab pen to read instruments + work on wind recorder. Weather clear, sunny with very light wind. Ground still very wet from past showers. April 18, 1963. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0823 at Behavior lab Pen for instrument work. April 19, 1963. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. Rain most of last night, clearing this morning with bright sunshine. 0730 to 0800, shower from 0830 to 0845- followed by intermittent sun. No wind, ground very wet. Checked trap at 0845, no birds, no bait eaten around it. Worked on clearing excessive growth in Behavior lab pen, and left at 0945. April 21, 1963. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County. At pen in Behavior lab 1730 to 1755. Weather locally broken to overcast with CU clouds over hills, moderate NW wind without turbulence.

Date Sunrise Sunset April 22 0525 1851 23 0523 1852 24 0522 1853 25 0521 1854 26 0519 1855

W.J. Francis 1963 Journal. April 22. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0830 Serviced instruments at Behavior Lab. Weather 9/10 CU, few AC, very light winds. April 23. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1840 at pen in Behavior lab. Weather clear and calm. Sun behind hills, so that pen and surrounding tall Eucalyptus trees were completely shadowed, with light intensity decreasing quite rapidly. By 1915 dusk was too deep to distinguish any quail which might appear; left for post. Sunset 1852. April 26. Berkeley, Alameda Co. 0600 Noted quail on Miller Ave in Berkeley Hills. At Strawberry Canyon Behavior Lab 0618. Weather clearing after intermittent rain beginning before light yesterday morning. Sun beginning to break through clouds over Grizzly peak and fog remaining in the canyon center. Otherwise sky with 3/10 cirrus and some CU over Bay and coastal hills, no wind. At 0627 the first sunshine on the ground.

Date Sunrise Sunset April 26 0519 1855 27 0518 1856 Changed to Daylight Saving Time 28 0617 1957 29 0616 1958 30 0614 1959

W.J. Francis 1963 36. Journal April 25. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. inside the pen. Started using Purina "Pigeon Grains" for feed in pen, also a small quantity of mineralized pigeon grits. 0710 discontinued observations 0825 Resumed observations in pen. after half an hour entered pen to cut weeds until 0950. Ended observation 1027. Weather now 6/10 CU with some CU congestus, light wind. Sunrise 0521 PST. April 28. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1910 Weather clear, very light wind, sunlight gone from the pen in Behavior Lab, left still on tops of surrounding trees. Sunset 1957 PDT. April 29. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1845 At Behavior lab pen, weather clear, moderate to light wind. Sunshine on top of pen only, ground in shadow. 1908 Sunshine has left all parts of the pen, tops of surrounding trees still in sun. Wind has become very light. 1950. Ended observations.

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W. J. Francis 1963 Journal April 30. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0825 at Behavior Lab. Weather dr-- scurcd, within stratus closed, base of cloud estimated 300' below station. light wind, active fog drop from tall eucalyptus, visibility less than 100 yards. 0900-0930 Serviced and checked instruments. Clouds gradually cleared to bright sunshine at 1010, but with 5/10 ST remnants in the sky. Cleared weeds during this period, then assisted George Heinzlman in finding and catching & and 1 young bandicoot for re- moval to another cage. 2nd young could not be found. Completed work in pen at 1125. May 1. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1907 at pen in Behavior Lab, with no evidence of quail in surrounding area; heard a quail call as I entered the hut, then saw a weede (Red?) in the pen running toward quail feeding outside. Weather clear with light wind. Sun just leaving the top of the pen and tops of trees still sunlit. Wind light. At 1950 the sun

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W.J. Francis 1963. 38. May 1. Journal. Just topped Grizzly Peak as the quail went into their roost. May 2. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0607 at pen in Behavior Lab. Weather clear and nearly flat calm. 0705 Sunshine on the slope above access road to west and north of the pen, and at 0707 sun first visible from the hut over Grizzly Peak to the east, with sunlight as ground in the west corner. By 0715 there was sun- light in scattered patches all over the ground in the pen. I put in the center (E-5) a small amount of dry dust for dust bathing and made a shallow excavation for a water pool in C-6. Ended at 0750. May 3. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0930-1015 Constructed shallow con- crete pool about 1 1/2 x 3' in area C-6. Weather overcast with breaks in heavy CO over ridges of hills calm to light winds, RH 88% by Psychrom at 0950. Left at 1030.

Berkeley Date Sunrise Sunset May 6 0608 2004 McMillan's May 6 0556 1952

W.J. Francis 1963 39. Journal. May 6 1963, Left Berkeley at 0930 (mileage 38043) for McMillan Ranch; stops at Alameda, Hayward and in Salinas where I talked with Mr. Tusselman about local quail hunting (very little now), and found that the hunting area opposite Laguna Seca is a deer area. Arrived at Mc-Millain Ranch, San Luis Obispo County, at 1655, mileage 38288. Righted in .22 rifle, and found it shot a little high at 25-yards at lowest setting; shot 4 blackbirds with .22 shotshells - estimate maximum range must be less than 20 yards. Worked on hygrothermograph - installed and adjusted new humidity pen. This instrument is still running more than an hour a day slow. After dismantling and inspecting it appeared that lower bearing of the balance wheel is either missing or com-pletely worn out; reassembly the clock did not run in normal fashion. May 7: 0730 Weather - Psychrom 55° - 53° -89%. Overcast ST with breaks; clouds topping low hills to west and ridge

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W. J. Francis 1963 40. Journal May 7. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. - remaining longer & more solidly over divide to the east. Broken AC visible as lower clouds cleared. Wind nearly calm. 1330 Weather: overcast AC and AS, scld SC; moderate sp-canyon (West) wind. Psychron 70-61-59% #6 B&W Photo - overexposed (B). #7: Quail presence, cattle excluded. Vegetation open grassy. 1/40, f.16, focus at 10' distance. #8: Brush & grass, same exposure, 15'. #9: Pasture south slope of canyon, 1/40/f.16, 15'. Height of camera 1'. #10: Facing south across Marion Spring Canyon to Pole-line ridge. Sky overcast. 1/50, f.16, range ∞. #11: Same but directed to the right to include part of cultivated field. Took vegetation sample in same area as photo #9. May 8. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. 0615 Weather overcast. Broken ST and SC, higher clouds through breaks. 0845 Drive with Jnr McMillan to Homestead on Devil's Den, Kern County, to replenish water for quail and collect specimens. Returned

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W.J. Francis 1963 41. Journal May 8. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County - about noon via Cholame flats to check a recently dead cow for Condor sign - negative results. At the ranch, collected 3-4 more great horned owl specimens, returning at 1515. Weather which had cleared during morning became threatening in early afternoon, with broken to overcast CO and SC, showers visible to NW, and strong turbulent wind. Temp & humidity checks in small shelter at ranch: 0830 - 58.5°, 54.5°, 78%. 1600 - 62.0°, 55.0°, 64% B&W photos #12 - vegetation near lower water site at homestead, 1/200 at f.16. #13 - vegetation along entrance road to Homestead, 1/200 at f.16. 1600 Weather overcast with showers visible about 10 miles to west, strong turbulent wind. few drops of rain here. 2030 Talked by phone with Fred Croft, game manager for Hunter-Higgett Restoration, arranged to see him Saturday morning at home - 1325 El Camino Real, Atascadero - North of town on old highway. Phone 466-2070.

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W.J. Francis 1963 42. Journal May 9. Mt. Millan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. 0700 Weather overcast with ST after rain most of the night, Raininge 0.28". Moderate down-canyon (east) wind. Psychron 48.5 47.0, 90%. 1000 Left Ranch for Carmel Valley. 1037 Pass Robles gas stop (38,325). Visited Mr. Fred Coole from 11 to 12, then proceeded via Jolon and Hunting Liggett Military Reservation, Greenfield, Arroyo Seco Road, to Hastings Reservation at 15-45' (38,456) 1615 Checked instruments. From 1900 to 1940 observed quail and possible watering points. Growth of vegetation is so lush that a bird would have difficulty getting to water near the pump, and water is available all along the usually dry stream (result of .15" rain last night plus generally high rainfall the last 2 months). May 10. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. Weather nearly clear at 0600, with SC increasing rapidly; a dark band moving over the area about 0700, and overcast by 0830. Vegetation very wet with dew, no noticeable wind. Looked for quail around house and

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W.J. Francis 1963 43. Journal May 10, Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. down to pump in stream bed. 0840 Set out on more extensive tour of the reservation, but cancelled as rain started (moderate, steady) at 0850. Black-chinned Hummingbird and Vaux's Swift seen. Clearing at 1045 to BRN CO, Bright Sun. 1255 Started out again to tour possible quail areas interrupted by brief shower at 1315. Sky overcast, moderate turbulent wind. Intermittent light showers alternating with bright sunshine lasted during walk up Arnold Road above flat where quail were seen and heard. Last shower ended at 1515 as I started down the hill, reaching the main gate of the reservation at 1535. On the road to head quarters, observed a ? humming bird building a nest 15' above ground in a live-oak, until 1600. This tree is located 225' down the road from the 2500 marker. - Excerpts from weather log kept by K. White: "28 Mch 63 Thur. Rain began at noon 27 Mch as light drizzle, and heavier about 4-5 pm .... Gage ... ran over the one inch glass tube so no reading.

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W. J. FRANCIS 1963 44. Journal. May 10. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. " 14 Cal quail flushed from Erodium patch on bulldozed ground south of Bell's house at 3 P.M. " 1 April 1963 Mon. 16 Cal quail on lawn at White house, 8 ♀, 8 ♂. Feeding 9am. Showers began last night alternating with hail. Showers most of day (7-day). " 2 Apr. 63 8 A.M. Tues. Quail heard calling in Ceanothus 100-200 feet NE of the shelter. " 14 Apr. 63 - Sunday. Rain during nite. " 15 Apr. 63 Mon. Rain during Sun. afternoon & nite. " 26 Apr. Fri. 8 A.M. Showers all day Thur. " 27 Apr. Sat 9 AM. Showers on Fri. End excerpt. May 11. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. 0700 Weather cloudy, overcast with CO and SC, intermittent rain last nite and this morning. Vegetation dripping wet Quail traps set last nite all partly sprung but two, doors failed to operate properly, or a large animal springing them. Left for Berkeley at 0930 arrived home 1347 (38608), overall mileage 565.

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W.J. FRANCIS 1963. 45, Journal. May 12. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1545 Checked pen at behavior lab. Water pond holding water, just bath shows much use. Weather clear, moderate wind with very little turbulence. Checked instruments & spread 3 days ration of pigeon grains. 1915 Again at behavior lab, weather clear & calm. Ended also at 2013. May 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0815 Weather overcast AS with broken SC, light southerly wind. Observing in behavior lab till 0915. May 14. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1600 - Observing birds in Behavior Lab pen. 1615 Serviced instruments, in- stalled Taylor hygothermograph, and filled water pool. 1645 Baited and set trap in brush down hill from the lab. May 15. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0830 Checked walk-in traps (no sign of birds near) and set Bailey trap against fence outside of pen. Weather clear, calm, and sunny, vegetation quite wet with dew.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 46. Journal. May 15. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Checked instruments - wind may not be working, spread 4 days ration of pigeon grains in the pen. 1910 Checked traps - no sign of birds having been near, and observed birds in pen. Weather clear, practically flat calm. May 16. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1300 Checked traps - walk in trap over the hill no sign of birds being near. Bailey trap near pen sprung & empty, Worked in pen weeding, checking instruments, rebuilding water pool and stream until 15-30. Weather clear, hot, light wind. May 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0820 Checked traps - walk in trap in chaparral - no sign of birds. Bailey trap near pen again sprung & empty. Refilled water hole, left at 0846! May 18. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda co. 0925 Checked pen at birthing lab- and traps. Weather: overcast ST with lab in the clouds, est. 50-100 above cloud base. Light wind, no turbulence. Vegetation was

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W.J. Francis 1963. 47. Journal. May 10. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. only a little wet, the tops of grass stems with intercepted cloud droplets, the bottoms of stems quite dry. May 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1300 Checked walk-in trap - all grain eaten, with a Scrub-Jay in the trap & another nearby. Swail calls were heard nearby. Bailey trap near pen in Behavior Lab again opening & empty. Traps were not reset. Weather clear and sunny, moderate wind with light turbulence. Checked instruments - see weather log. set open modified Bailey trap in pen near water hole and baited it. Tare weight of holding net 112 gms. May 20. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County. 0830 Weather: Thicke or overcast with behavior lab in clouds about 400' above the base. Visibility very low - less than 50 yards; light drizzle occassionally, fog drip from trees - everything pretty wet. Moderate SE wind light turbulence. Checked rain gage & left at 0840.

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W.J. Frances 1963. 48. Journal. May 20, Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 1900 Weather almost the same clouds & wind having persisted all day. Visibility slightly improved still less than 100 yards at the Behavior Lab pen. 1920. Spread a can of pigeon grain & set modified Bailey traps near water hole. 148 Turbulence appears to be increased over this morning, with occasional strong gust bending the eucalyptus shrubs over and ruffling the low herbaceous plants. May 21. Tuesday. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1715 Weather at Behavior lab overcast 57 with station just at the cloud base - fair horizon-tal visibility, but tops of trees obscured by cloud. Moderate wind with light to moderate turbulence. Serviced instruments & left at 1748 May 22. Wed. Strawberry Canyon, Ala-meda County. On Behavior Lab pen at 1918. Weather overcast with breaks, first sunshine in last 3 days breaking through about 1900 as I drove up the hill. Sun was already too low to touch the pen. Wind very light, no turbulence. 2010 Reinstalled

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W.J. Francis 1963. 49. Journal. May22. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co., hygthermograph and set modified Bailey trap inside the pen. May 23. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0830 Weather at Behavin Lab: over- cast st, with lab in the clouds, base about 100' below lab, visibility 50 yards. Light wind, no turbulence. Checked instruments at 0845; left pen at 0900. Left anophoney trap set. 1950 Weather at Behavin Lab still overcast, with thick st, base several hundred feet below the station, visibility less than ~~50. yards in the pen. May24, Fri. Left Berkeley 0926, mileage 38,970. King City 1214 (39,124) to 1228. Thence to McMillan Ranch, ser- viced weather instruments at 1500, and drove via Gillis Canyon Road and Kern County Route 101k to Hornstead Project in Devil's Den area of Kern County, arriving at 1622, mileage 39,235. Observed birds from front on hill- side 100 feet from upper water draw, from about 1700 until 1804. Many

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W. J. Francisco 1963 50. Journal. May 24. Devils Den, Kern County, Calif. Morning Doves and a few Lark Sparrow came to the area, some drinking. See species account for Calif. Dove. Wind in this area has been throughout the period, and in most parts of the area, very strong and turbulent, estimated to average 25 knots with gusts to 40, and not diminishing at sundown. Doves were noted to walk toward water sideways so that they faced the wind as they walked. May 25 Devils Den, Kern County, 05-30 Weather cloudy with broken AC and few ST patches, wind continuing but less strong, averaging an estimated 20 knots out of shelter with gusts to 30, and cool. Observing birds from upper water dam, across ravine by lower dam, up canyon by the artificial roost, then over the ridge and circled back around ridge crests. Saw a single Chukar at 0608 on a rocky ridge in the ravine above the artificial shelter. On return trip saw two ravens diving a golden

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W.J. Francis 1963. 60. Journal. May 25. Devil's Den, Kern County came out of the canyon west of grail canyon. ST appeared to be increasing to west at 0700. Returned to McMillan Ranch via Shandan, arriving 0830, mileage 39,272 May 25. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. Observing near Marion Spring 1400 to 1220 and at old granary 1430 to 1600. Weather clearing to scld CO, fresh wind est. at 15 knots, moderate turbulence gusts after suffling ground vegetation strongly. Tole movies (1-7 feet) at old granny from car. 1735 to 1845 observing a ridge overlooking Marion Spring. May 26. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. I spent the night in the station's wagon on the ridge overlooking Marion Spring. In the early morning ST closed enveloped the hill, but by 0630 when I first heard grail calls, clouds had lifted to about 300 feet above this level, although still covering taller surrounding hills. Psychon check on the ground 57.5° - 50° - 91% humidity, at 0725.

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W.J. Francis 1963 61. Journal. May 26. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. This afternoon built a blind above Maria Spring on the north slope of the hill, for future observations, and surrounded with 2 strands of barbed wire to keep cattle out. left the ranch at 1710, mileage 39,279, and reached home in Berkeley at 2215, mileage 39,515. Total trip miles - 54 1/2 miles. May 27. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1926 Weather overcast with recently formed ST over the hills, base less than 100 feet above the station. Very light wind. Cloud thickened rapidly, low- curing tops of trees seen from day 1930 At 1936 cloud began blowing through the plex to ground level. At 2015 checked rain gage (0.01") and reset & baited Bailey traps, then discontinued observations. Also checked area of commotion in D-1 + found fresh gopher workings

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W. J. Francis 1963. G2.- Journal. May 28, Tuesday. Strawberry Canyon, Ala- mada County, Calif. 0830 Weather overcast with thick st, base about 200 feet above station at Behavin Labs., moderate SE wind with moderate turbulence, visibility locally good. Serviced and checked instruments at 0840-0850. Flushed 2 SB and 14 while chopping weeds in A-10; up to 0930 no other birds seen in the pen, three 3 remained hidden until I came very close. May 28. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, 1915 Weather at Behavin Labr: station within clouds - ST overcast over the hills with base about 50 feet below station, light wind with little or no turbulence. Visibility about 100 yards. Both wind & turbulence increasing to moderate from 1930 to 2000. June 3. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. At Behavin Labr 'per year sunset'; arrived when sunlight was clear of wire enclosure but still on tops of surrounding trees. Weather clean, warm, & sunny. Moderate wind in surrounding area but nearly calm

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W.J. Franci 1963. 63. Journal. June 3, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. in the enclosure. Water pool was empty. Filled pool with rain water down small ditch from water faucet. Set modified trap. June 4. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. at the behavior lab at 0810, weather clear, sunny, & calm, good visibility. Serviced instruments + ran water to pool, observing from 0840 to 0930. 1920 Evening observation at the Behavior lab. Weather partly cloudy with 4/10 AC, sun obscured by clouds in the west, light wind and turbulence. Turned off running water, left trap set, + left at 2015. June 5, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0830 weather clear with 1/10 SC over windward slopes and few AC, light to moderate westerly wind, little or no turbulence. Cut weeds and searched for nests until 0925; left trap set near water hole and left a trickle of water running. June 6, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1940 weather clear, very light wind. Sun well above the dew setting, only

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W.J. Francis 1963 64. Journal. June 6, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. on extreme tops of surrounding taller trees. June 7. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1510 Weather locally overcast SC with breaks over the hills base about 300 feet above the Behavin Labr. Light wind with moderate turbulence. 1620 Wind & turbulence somewhat in- cased, clouds lowered to estimated 100 feet above station. June 10. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0853 Weather at Behavin lab clear, light easterly wind, no turbulence. Observed, cut weeds, & checked instruments to 0940. Spread me can of pigeon grains. June 11. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0810 Weather at Behavin Labr overcast ST, base less than 100' above station, fair visibility, light wind, no turbulence. Serviced instruments and filled water pool. Left at 0857.

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W.J. Francis 1963 65. Journal. June 12, Strawberry Camp, Alameda Co. 06:50 Weather: sky obscured within ST covering the hills, base estimated 400' below Behavin hbr. stations. Very light wind, no turbulence, visibility clear than 50 yards, active fog drops from Eucalyptus trees in the vicinity. By 0725 the sky was appreciably lighter, and visibility up to 100 yards. 0800 Cloud base lifted from the ground, with visibility locally unrestricted, about 1/4 mile in surrounding area. 0910 red flag across clearing from D-8 to E-2. 0920 clouds thicken and lower with somewhat more wind and light turbulence. 1325. Weather fair, about 5/10 high SC, moderate wind with light turbulence. 1925 Overcast ST along hills, with base variable less than 100' above stations. Wind very light, no tur- bulence, visibility locally un- restricted. 1935 lower clouds began blowing through the pen. Observed in pen until 2005.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 66. Journal. June 13. Thurs. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0840 Weather overcast ST, cloud base about 100' above station; light wind, little or no turbulence. Vegetation wet. June 16. Sunday. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1925 Weather clear with few thin clouds, but heavy ST over bay + coastal mountains. Calm + warm. Vegetation in the behavior lab pen is beginning to dry, especially low clover which is quite dried where frost sets, and almost so in the erect plants. Wild oats are also quite dry, the grasses still green, and Melilotus at the peak of its growth. June 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0857 Weather at Behavior Lab clear, flat calm, quite warm. 1910 Weather at Behavior Lab: ST covering the hills from the west, with this station just about at the edge, cumulo intermittent in the pen, with visibility down to 50 yards at such times. By 1940, the cloud

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W.J. Francis 1963. 67. Journal. June 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. layer had settled in closely, with visibility remaining less than 50 yards. June 18. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0747. Belair hbr. in thick ST with base about 600 feet below the station. Very active fog drip from Eucalyptus, taller weeds very wet with inter- cepted fog drops, and netting on top of the pen covered with water drops. When a 8 quail walked across this, a shower of water drops fell as he shook the setting. Visibility 30-40 yards, light wind. Ground surface & lower vegetation nearly dry, except where drip has occurred. 0808 Entered pen to check A-3 nest and to service instruments. 1500 Weather: clouds lifted to variable base 50-200 feet above the station, and thinned so that the disk of the sun is intermittently visible. Light to moderate wind. Observed until 1700.

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W.J. Francis 1963 68. Journal June 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 13/0 Weather clear and sunny, mod- erate wind and turbulence pro- ducing appreciable but not violent movement of vegetation in the pen. 1435. A number of gunshot, heavier than .22 caliber, have been heard to the west in the last few minutes. 1540 Filled water pool, left trickle running, and threw out more pigeon grains. June 20. Left home at Berkeley at 1030, mileage 41,249, and drove to Mc Millan Ranch, San Luis Orispo County, at 1800, mileage 41,489; delayed about 2 hours in Soledad for repairs to car starting motor. Set up camp in "Tree" area, to the north of the ridge beyond the ranch house. Grasses and moist weeds are quite dry and from now although shrunken perennials are retaining their green color. June 21. Mc Millan Ranch, San Luis Orispo County, Weather at 0630 clear with moderate to fresh

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W.J. Francon 1963 69. Journal. June 21. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. up-valley wind, bank of stratus in valley to the west. This stratus spread giving local overcast which again broke about 0800. 1000. I completed and repaired the blind at Marion Spring and observed there till 1237. 1452 Resumed station in the blind. Observed until 1917. Cattle watering at the trough were an effective deterrent to other birds coming in, even though some water was avail- able beyond the fence; some morning doves, finches and a blackbird got water with cattle present, but big and large they monopolized the water supply. June 22. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co.- 0825 Took station in blind at Marion Spring. Weather clear, light wind, rather cool out of the sun. In addition to quail, Morning Doves, House Finches, and Lark Sparrows were common here; also noted Shrikes, Green-Voached Goldfinch, Brown Tanager, and California Thrasher. Observed here till 1158.

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W.J. Francis 1963 70. Journal June 22. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. 1544 Wind increased to moderate or strong since mid- morning. I took station at the window in the ranch house to check birds coming to water there. Following species observed: Brewer's Blackbird, California Quail, Bullock Oriole, Brown-headed Cowbird, English Sparrow, Lark Sparrow House Finch, Green-backed Goldfinch, Eared Dowitcher at 1736. I returned to the ranch home and observed birds going to roost 2000 to 2045. The wind was quite strong the late afternoon and evening but died down somewhat after sunset. With the sun gone the weather is decidedly cool for June (min. temp. reading Thursday was 48° and it has not warmed up.) The electric lantern battery is about dead - Kerrene lantern is working fine but needs filling before another trip. On my return to camp a

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W.J. Francis 1963. 71. Journal. June 22. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. large owl circled over me and dropped low as if to survey my food value, then moved off to the low hills to north where I saw another hunting. By their size they must be Great Horned Owls, although I could not make out shape a markings. June 23. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. about 0515 I stepped outside the tent; the light was sufficient to see fairly well, it being half an hour till dawn. Two owls came as seen last night, flew from large tree across the gully and circled low over me, very obviously inspecting me. They were seen to be Barn Owls - the large wing spread fooled us last night. Up at 1030 to go to the blind. Weather clear and cool, wind still moderate, stratus bank over the valley to the west. Heavy dew on tent and car, and on tops of grass stems. However, when walking down the pasture to reach the blind at Maria Spring, there was no dew at all on vegetation or ground.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 72. Journal June 23. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. Observed from the blind starting 0700. The water situation is poor since the trough has not yet filled since cattle last watered and there is no overflow; only a very few spots where there is water in deep cattle hoofprints. 0723 Rapidly spreading stratus has produced an overcast except for a line of blue sky to the east, and sun is now obscured. 0740 The overcast is now complete, no blue sky, nor any lightness to indicate the sun's position. 0812 The stratus began to show breaks with the sun's disk visible. At 0840, just after leaving the blind, the stratus broke into scattered patches, and bright sun covered the area, with the wind a little lighter than carlier. Broke camp, completing at 1025. (Mileage 41525) Paso Robles - lunch and tire repair. Left at 1335, mileage 41559. Reached Hastings Reservation about 1600, mileage 41654. June 23. Hastings Natural History Reservation, Monterey County. Observing

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W.J. Francis 1963. 73. Journal. June 23. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. p.m. car parked 100 feet from pump with seepage flow, to determine watering habits of local quail. A flock of about 20 Lawrence Goldfinches are feeding in the field directly in front of me; left at 1740. At 1842 parked close to pump where I can see clearing around the water clearly. At 1912, with shadows covering the [illegible] area and no signs at all of quail, I left the area. Excerpt from K. White Weather Log: "27 May. Mon.... Heavy fog all week at about 1000 to 4000 feet, sometimes higher, more often lower. Many (25+) pairs of Cal. quail seen on or alongside roads this past week, which would indicate there are not nesting yet - crossed out..... Very little sun all week, only occasionally, through thin hole in fog. "5 June 1963, .03" fog drip in vari gage." End excerpt.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 74. Journal. June 24. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. 0800 Weather clear and sunny, very light wind. Vegetation is dry, especially the grasses, but many forbs are green and some still flowering - noted particularly Erodium in wheel tracks of dirt road to the pump. This contrasts with San Luis Obispo County where all vegetation (except local moist spots) is completely dried and some even burned black. 0830 Serviced weather instruments. 0945 Started tour of the reservation to look & listen for any signs of quail. Report of John Davis, Keith White, and Jim Bell are that while adult pairs still are frequently seen, there have been no young seen and no evidence of successful nesting. 1337 Left Hastings for Berkeley, (mileage 41656) and arrived home at 1645 (mileage 41799). Total trip miles 550. June 25. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0855 Behaving like fox; weather clear and sunny, above the inversion which is visible as a haze horizon over the bay and coast. No wind

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W.J. Francei 1963 75. Journal June 25. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. and quite warm. Water pool is overflowing, so cut supply down to a still smaller trickle. 0900 Serviced instruments. 1530 Returned to Behavin lab. for observations, until 1710. June 26. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0930 Weather in Behavin Lab. clear and sunny, light wind; stratus on the hills cleared only in last few minutes. Observed from the Observation hut until about 1000 then searched for + cleared a few heads until 1050. 1535 Returned to pen. Replan- ished dust bath with a bucket of fine sand. Weather - scattered patches of SC, banks of ST moving in from SW, moderate wind with moderate turbulence, gusts moving stems and taller grasses markedly. 1615. Sky now overcast ST, some breaks permit brief sunshine.

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W.J. Francis 1962. June 27. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. [illegible] 1915 Weather has been overcast nearly all day, except for a period of partial clearing in late after- noon. On the Behavin Lab., sky now entirely overcast base estimated about 500' above station, moderate wind with moderate turbulence (more turbulence noted on the western exposure of the ridge on the way up here). June 28. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. at Behavin Lab. pen at 0730. Weather clear, light wind moderately turbulent. Line of ST clouds visible over coastal hills to the SW, and few remnants of SC over Oakland hills to the SE. Only patchy sunshine now covering about 1/4 of the ground area in the pen; light dew on grass & low weeds. 0745 Set modified trap in C-6. 1115. Wind has become moderate to fresh, still moderately turbulent. 1200 . 1240 Chased quail chicks which had escaped from pen and examined fence. After lunch prepared 1/4" mesh hardware cloth to close gaps around the

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W.J. Francis 1963. 77 June 28. Journal. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. gate in A-1 and installed to make the pen now I think, chick-proof. Resumed observations from the heat at 1610, until 1724. June 29. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Weather clear and warm with light wind all day today. In Behavin Lab. pen 1730 to 1755. June 30. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. At Behavin Lab. pen 1825. Weather clear and sunny, light wind with moderate turbulence, as it has been all day. At 1912 the ground surface inside the pen was completely shaded from the sun by hills to the west. At 1930 entire top of pen in shade, surrounding trees still sunlit. Ended obs. at 1945. July 1. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0925 at Behavin Lab. pen. Weather overcast ST, just beginning to break to the west of this area, but with the top of Grizzly Peak Observed in thick clouds. Light wind with moderate turbulence. No deer fly-drip.

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W.J.Francis 1963. 78. Journal. July 1. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1002 Full sun as the pen for a moment as clouds are beginning to break, wind has averaged moderate last 15 minutes. Another F has been visible from time to time in the south portion of the pen, with a F at side or top of the pen in the same general area. 1011 Two FF at once visible in A-6 and A-9 - prob- ably me in the Red rocksln. 1013 A pair visible in A-10 as Red F move up through A5. 1016 Green family in A-5 - still unable to get a count. 1026. Fair count of 12 chicks as Black F and chicks foraged in A-4, Green F perched on weeds or in clearing in alert posture. 1031 Accurate count of 13 chicks as Green family feeding in clearing. 1052 Yellow F at water hole, then went into weed patch in C-8, as a F entered same patch from the side. 1056 This pair can down into C-10 and out of sight. 1125 Serviced instruments. 1140 Clouds completely broken with only scattered remnants of sc. wind and turbulence somewhat greater, with much wind movement of vegetation in pen-

W. J. Francis 1963 79. Journal. July 1. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Observed birds from hut until 123/2. July 2. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0850 at Behavin Lab. pen. Weather 3/10 sc remaining from early stratus breaks over the hills. Light wind with moderate turbulence. Lower 1/4 of the pen still in shade of surrounding trees. July 3. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, 1508 Observing in Behavin Lab. pen; weather clear and sunny, moderate wind with moderate to strong turbulence; exceptional visibility. Ended observations at 1700. Spread a can of "Pigeon Grains" and filled water-hole. July 4. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 1100. Weather at Behavin Lab. overcast with few breaks, nearly calm, cloud base more than 500' above station, good visibility. 1125 Wind has increased to light-moderate with moderate turbulence. Left at 1204.

July 4, Steward's Camp, Illinois Co. Weather at Behring Lab pleasant About two o'clock, about one hour after we left, we saw the light from the boat on the water. The boat was about a mile away and seemed to be coming towards us. It was in sight of our camp. We could not see it clearly because of the trees. July 2, Steward's Camp, Illinois Co. 15:00 Observing in Behring Lab from greenhouse and garden. The weather was clear and warm with light wind from the south. The sky was blue with a few clouds. We saw a bird flying over the water. It seemed to be a duck or goose. We watched it until it flew away. July 3, Steward's Camp, Illinois Co. Weather at Behring Lab pleasant About two o'clock, about one hour after we left, we saw the light from the boat on the water. The boat was about a mile away and seemed to be coming towards us. It was in sight of our camp. We could not see it clearly because of the trees.

W.J. Francis 1963 80. Journal. July 5. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1915 at Behavin Lab. pen. Weather: stratus gradually ad- vancing up the westward slopes of the Berkeley Hills; some blue sky visible to the east. The pen is out of the sunshine but not fogged in at this time. Wind light with slight turbulence. 1930 Overcast now general, less than 100' above the station, with patchy fog down to the ground in the surrounding area. 1940 Clouds generally lowered to ground level, less than half the time clearing. Visibility generally under 100 yards. 1954 Clouds raising, thinning and clearing, much blue sky was visible and sunshine on surrounding trees; mostly good visibility. 1957. I Red A feeding in B-9 then walked down into weeds. 2000 Sky 7/10 clear stratus bank only in the west ridge. At 2020 Thick stratus again covered the area coming down to ground level with reduced visibility at 2026. Ended obs. at 2030.

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W.J. Francis 1963 81. Journal. July 6. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1600 Weather: Heavy SC and CU over coast and hills, clear over the bay. at the Beharin lab, 8 to 9 tenths sky cover, est. base 1000' above the station. Light to moderate wind with moderate turbulence, good visibility. 1655: Entered pen to cut weeds for 15 minutes, checked instruments, filled water hole, and spread 1 can of Pigeon Grains. Leaving at 1715, clouds were nearly solid overcast and lowered to cover to top of Grizzly Peak, and sun completely obscured to the west. July 7. Serviced instruments in Be- havin Lab. pen at 0900. July 14. Serviced instruments in Be- havin Lab. pen at 1820. Weather clear and calm. Water had dried up in pool, but was still available as a trickle from the hose end and small puddles in upper part of channel. Filled water hole, and scattered a can of hen clean.

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W.J. Francis 1963 82. Journal. July 15. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. at Behavior Lab. at 0920. Weather overcast with breaks increasing as morn- ing stratus clears. Strong southerly wind at cloud level, moderate to light at surface, with slight turbulence. 0940 Sky cover reduced to 7/10, surface turbulence increased. 0955 Sky now completely clear. Observed quail in pen until 1115. July 16. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. In Behavior Lab. pen at 1510 (estimated time, due to watch stoppage). Weather clear, moderate wind with light turbulence. Observed penned birds until 1540, then vacated and set modified Baily trap near the water hole. - 1745 - Checked watch - 25 min. slow. Add 25 minutes to all times this afternoon. - 1920 Again observing at Behavior Lab. pen. Weather: 2/10 patches of sc, wind light with slight turbulence. Sun is above the entire pen but shining on surrounding trees.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 83. Journal. July 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, at Behavior lab pen at 0850. Weather overcast ST beginning to break, light wind with no turbulence. Light dew on ground vegetation. At 0915 breaks in cloud became general and sunshine covered the ground in the pen. 0930 sky clear except for 2/10 very thin scattered remnants of ST cloud. 0945 Ended obs. 1355. At Behavior lab, pen; weather clear, light wind with slight turbulence. 1418 Entered pen + set modified Bailey trap (which had been sprung by a juncos) 1615 Ended observation, springing the trap, and filling the water-hole. July 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, 0950 at Behavior lab, pen, weather: sc clouds obscuring the sky with base est. 300' below the station, visibility 75 yards, active fog drip from eucalyptus trees, and water drops on the wire top of the pen. Wind moderate with moderate turbulence here, stronger in more exposed westerly situations. 1052 Ended obs. with weather about the same sky lighter and clouds intermittently lifting from the ground.

W.J. Francis 1963. 84. Journal July 19, Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 1900. At Behavior Lab pen, weather clear (ST lifted over hills generally about 1300 today) very light wind with no perceptible turbulence. Refilled water-hole. 1909. Entire ground surface in shade, sun still on top and sides of enclosure. 1930 Sun clear of entire enclosure, only visible in surrounding trees. 2008. Sun is now off all the surrounding trees. 2025 Sky is gray, no sunlight anywhere in sight, 2026 Orange & perched on top of instrument shelter. 2030 Orange flew to E-7, then & with two chicks came to base of E-7 roost. Two squill calls heard after a bird flew into the roost. 2033 & and two large chicks flew into E-7 roost, as &3 & ran across clearing then down NE fence. 0836 &3 & dusted and ran to B-7 eucalyptus. July 20. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. At Behavior Lab. pen 1237, partial eclipse of the sun just scheduled to begin. light-meter reading

W. J. Francis 1963 Journal. July 20. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. for ASA 160 (Plus-X Pan Kodak Film), by Argus meter: f.13 at '/100 sec. 1245 B.t.W. photo #19 at the above expose, looking into center of the sun; through opened window Weather clear, light to moderate wind with moderate turbulence. 1313. Examined image of eclipse as projected by binoculars: over- lap estimated at 1/5 the sun's diameter, which would reduce the light by less than 4 %. 1323 Light meter reading (same conditions) about f 11.5 at '/100 sec. +326 1333. Shadow an eclipse image cuts off about 1/4 of the sun's circumference. 1344. Little apparent change in eclipse image; about 1/4 of circumference of sun cut off by shadow, a little less than 1/3 its diameter, with the curvature of the moon's shadow definitely greater than the curvature of the sun's disc. Light reduction on this basis would be less than 10% maximum. 1347: with eclipse at its maximum pole photo #20, some settings as

W.J. Francis 1963. 86. Journal. July 20. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. thp first photo at 1245. Light meter reading f/11 at 1/100 sec. 1402. Took movie shot of Orange family at water hole, 38 mm Nikon lens 50', between f5.6 and f/8 with Kodachrome II film. 1420 Made instrument check and ended obs. July 21. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1240. Serviced instruments in Be- havin Lab. pen, left trickle of water running and scattered 1 can of pigeon grains plus 1 can of hen chow. -1400 Left home by car for McMillan Ranch, mileage 42787, and arrived at 1845, mileage 43026. July 22. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County, Calif. 0800 Pro- ceeded to blind near Marion Spring, readjusted loose coverings and rigged awning. Began observations at 0844, ended 1040. Lark Sparrow, Brown Towhee, California Thrasher, House Finch, Mourning Dove, and

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W.J. Francis 1963. 87. Journal. July 22. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. an unidentified immature r & coterid also drinking at this water source. 1510 Returned to blind. 8cnd Day, Meadowlark, Roadrunner came to water here, in addition to species noted earlier - Jays in particular concentrated their feeding on the cattle droppings. Ended observations at 1500. July 23. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. 0745 Took station in the blind at Marin Spring. Five jackrabbits around the water-trough, at 0817 a young spike buck mule-deer with 6" antlers in velvet crossed along the water trough, then at 0825 came down and drank at the overflow across the fence. Ended do., at 0910. Resumed observations at 1100, relieving Ginger, who was in the process of driving 1/2 the cattle which had been drinking there. 1110 Cattle returned for another drink, then drifted slowly up the hill, clear of the water trough area by 1130. 1345 Left McMillan Ranch, at mileage 43631, for Hunter Liggett Military Reservation. After return-

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W. J. Francis 1963 88. Journal. July 23. H.L.M.R., Monterey County, Calif. rng to pick up forgotten clothing (at a cost of 63 miles and nearly 2 hours, arrived at Hunter Liggett about 1730, mileage 43173. Set up camp in back of San Antonio Mission. July 24. Hunter-Liggett Military Reservation, Monterey County. At 0830, met Mr. Fred Cook, Game Manager, at HLMR headquarters. He introduced me to Lt. Col. Peckham, Deputy Post Commander then took us on a tour of the quail areas of the reservation until noon. From 1810 to 2015 made a road census of quail in the above area, covering 8.3 miles along dirt roads from Jolon ASP to Argyle Road, to old John Store, and returned same route except for upper Argyle Road. July 25, H.L.M.R., Monterey County. at 8:40 a.m. drive over same roads again one way only, with nearly negative results. From 1015 to 1125 repeated the drive ging further up Argyle Road;

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W.J. Francis 1963 89. Journal. July 25, HLNR, Monterey County. and covered a total road distance of 9.5 miles besides 15 minutes at the artesian well (#1) and a few minutes observing the guzzler (#3) at a distance. 1400. Left HLNR for Hastings Reservation arriving there about 1600. (Mileage 43295 - 43361). From about 1800 to 2030, walked about the headquarters area, as far as the pump and up to the head of Quail Hollow, looking for signs of quail. July 26. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County, Calif. 0640 to 0740 tour of head quarter area, pump, Quail Hollow, and dusty hillside - no secrets. 0915 Re-fastened probe of Forbes at grass level to avoid direct ray of low sun. Previous extremes in morning and afternoon have been affected this way, and allowance must be made, 0940 to 1220, walked down to en- trance gate, up the Greenfield road half a mile then down the creek bed and returned, looking for signs of quail watering. Very many deer tracks all

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W. J. Francis 1963. 91. Journal. July 27. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County, 1151. Scraped a depression in the earth under the overflow drip from the water trough to make a small pool, then returned via road, back at the house about 1210. 1705 Observing in the car near the bridge just outside the reservation gate, until 1757. Brushed tracks clear to check tomorrow's movements. 1900 Resumed station by the bridge, closed also at 1952. July 28. Left Hastings Reservation for Berkeley at 0940, mileage 433.63, and arrived Berkeley about 1300, mileage 435.07. Total mileage on this trip 720. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 1400. Weather overcast with ST over the hills, base just below station level. Replenished dust bath, filled water hole, serviced instruments, and spread 1 can of Iker chew and 1 can of Pigeon Grain. Intermittent sun- snide through clouds during this period to 1425, clouds clearing. Wind moderate with moderate turbulence.

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91. a. Summary of Grager's Observations at McMillan Ranch: July 22, 0830 - 11:30, Ranch House. MF + 8 chicks - downy - 14 drinks a chick, M5 and F11. MF + 7 chicks - almost grown. MF + 3 almost adult. MF+1, MF. MFF + 7 young, 1 smaller MF + 10 young . MF. MF + 7. MF . MF + 2 almost grown - M pecks young away. MF + 2. MF. M+1. M, MF + MF + 21. M + 5. MF + 1. MF + 2, MF + 5. M. Imm. chased by M4 F. MF + 4. F+ Imm., F+2. M. F+2. F. F. MF. MF. 9:15. MF + 5. MF. MF + 6. M + 6 (M driving away everyone but his chicks. M fought another male.) 9:30. MF + 3. Imm. chased by all. MF+7. MF. MF+4. M. MF+6 MF +2. M. M + 4. Imm. M. 9:35 MF + 2 tiny. MF. M. MF+2 tiny. MF, MF + Imm. 9:45 M + 2 Imm. MF. M. M + 12. M. 3 Imm. [illegible] Imms - 5. Imm. - 4. 10:15 MF. MF + 2 tiny chicks. Again? 11:20 Fight between coveys in bush - I driven away before drinking.

91.6. M+2. M. Imm.: 1. Imm.: 8 in corey, -one young sounding alarms as parent. Totals: 26 pairs with chicks 12 adult pairs 3 single ♀ 12 single ♂ 23 Immatures alone 7 ♂ with chicks 3 ♀ with chicks 15 chicks < 8 weeks. 7 ¾ grown. 13 nearly adult 126 other chicks Plus 1 pair, 1♂, 1♀, and 12 half grown chicks, for totals of - 64 adults with 196 young. 41 adults without young.

91.e. July 22 - 1540 - 1700. Ranch House. 3:55 MF + 7 (3 weeks) . MF. 4:00 M.F. MFF + 11 Imm. 4:25 M + 3 Imm. M + 4 Imm. 5:20 M + 8 Imm. 1 Imm. 5:30 MFMF + 15. MF + 3 Imm. MF. M + 3 Imm. 5:35 M + 9 (3 wks). M. 4 Imm. 4M, 1F, + 2 (3 wks). 2 M. 5:40 MF. M. MF+M+ Im. M. MF. MF. MF. M + M. 5:00 MF + MF 6:10 MME. Summary : 5 pairs with chicks 11 adult pairs 2 single ♀ 9 single ♂ 5 single Imm. 7 ♂ with chicks. 18 chicks < 3 weeks 48 other chicks. Total: 17 adults / 71 young. 33 adults, no young. Also: 8:13 5♂ 3♀ 12 (5-wks) 8:17 MF. MF. ♂ + 2 (5 wks) 8:20 ♀.

91d. Tues. July 23. 0745 - 0925 Ranch Horse. 7:45 MF + 3 downies. 8:00 MF + 2 Imm. MF. M + Imm. 8:06 MF + 3 downies. :25 .. .. MF. 8:40 MF + 6 (2 who). MF. :45 .. .. FM + 2 Imm. + 2 (3 who). :50 MF + 9 (4 who) M + 3 Imm. MF + 6 (3 who) MF + 1 downy MF + 11 downy 9:10 MM + 2 Imm. MF + 12 (3 who) 9:10 MF + 8 (3 who). M MF + 7 (< 3 weeks), M. MMM + 7 Imm. MF + 2 (2 who). M. M+1 Imm. M+12 (4 who). 9:25 F + 5.

W.J.Francis 1963. Journal. July 29. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1210 at Beharin Lab. pen. Weather clear except for remnants of recently broken up ST over the hills. Light to moderate wind, moderate turbulence. Left pen at 1245. 1855 Returned to observation hut at Beharin Labr. Weather clear locally, ST commencing to cover hills to north and west. Light wind with no turbulence. Most of ground surface in the pen is in shade, top of enclosure in sunlight. 1925 Entire enclosure now in shade. 2000 Surrounding trees in shade. 2030 (Sunset by the clock) all surrounding including top of Grizzly Peak in shadow, local light much decreased. Ended observations at 2035. On the way home noted top of stratus about 300[illegible] feet below the level of the Beharin station. July 31. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 1015 at Beharin Labr. pen. Weather: station within ST cloud base about 200' below, tops not very high as indicated by relatively bright light through the clouds. Wind very light.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 93. Journal. July 31. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1020 Set and baited modified Barley trap in the center of the pen. 1100 First bright sunshine as clouds beginning to clear; wind somewhat strange with slight turbulence. 1150 Discontinued observation after a brief search in the pen. Most of the tall grass, as well as all Medicago and Vicia has dried up and mostly fallen to ground, leaving the weed patches more open, but with 5 or 6 species of Compositae now blooming; these are tall & vigorous, but much less crowded than previous weeds. Aug. 2, Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 0810 at Behania Lab pen, weather: in the middle of morning ST cloud, base estimated 300' below the station, visibility about 75 yards. Fresh wind with moderate turbulence; active fog drip from eucalyptus, and wire mesh on top of the pen. 0750 Filled water hole, & left and 0754. Aug. 5. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County. 1200 Behania Lab,

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W.J. Francis 1963. Journal. Aug. 5. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. Weather clear, moderate to light wind, slight turbulence. 1215. Serviced instruments and filled water hole. Aug. 7. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. At Belkair Lab. Few drawing quad beginning at 0630. Weather clear and very light wind; ST layer just below the station. 0643 ST clouds building up and commencing to drift into pen area from the west. 0706 ST buildup has reduced local visibility to less than 100 yards, although blue sky + a patch of sun on a tree top is visible to the east. 0712 ST clearing in east half of sky as first rays of sun appeared over Grizzly Peak. 0736 Sky now mostly clear except for ST per- sisting to the west; bright sun in patches in the pen, which is mostly shaded by surrounding trees. 0753 Checked instrument operation, and discontinued observations. Aug. 8. Berkeley Alameda County 1/500 Weather overcast, with AC and AS, estimated at 6000'; few

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W. J. Francois 1963. 95. Journal. Aug. 8. Berkeley, Alameda County. sprinkles of rain noted in the past hour. Very light wind, horizontal visibility 5 miles. Light rain con- tinued intermittently until evening. Aug. 9. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0920 at Behavior lab pen. weather variable sky cover 4 to 9 tenths of AC, light wind with slight turbulence. Filled water hole and spread a can of pigeon grains plus a can of hen chow. Checked instruments operation and rain gage (.08"). For the first time in nearly two months, there are no small birds in the pen - juncos, finches, goldfinches, song sparrows, and one Red-breasted Nuthatch have been noted inside in the past - apparently attracted by the water hole. Yesterday's light rain may have provided water out- side the pen temporarily. 1043 Discontinued Observations. Aug. 10. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1920 at Behavior lab pen. Weather clear, calm, and unusually warm. Entire pen and enclosing fence in shadow some sunshine on surrounding trees. To 2023.

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W.J. Francis 1963. Journal. Aug. 11. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. At Beharin lab pen at 1730. Weather: clear light easterly wind with slight turbulence. Observed until 1830 then filled water-hole; noted grain still unwatered in the pen. Left station at 1837. Aug. 12. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0855 At Beharin lab pen. Weather: sky obscured with ST above and below station, relatively thin with sun showing through at times; visibility 1/4 to 1/2 mile, light wind with no turbulence. Serviced instruments, set modified Bailey trap and baited it, and commenced observations from the hut at 0922. 0930 Bright sunshine in the pen as the ST is rapidly burning off. By 1030 wind increased to moderate with light turbulence. 1100 Ended observations in order to enter pen for botanical specimens and left at 1135. Aug. 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1535 Took station at Beharin lab. pen. Weather clear, light wind with slight turbulence. Filled water-hole

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N.J. Francis 1963. 97. Journal. Aug. 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. and set modified trap 1640. Ended observations and entered pen for more botanical specimens. Aug. 14. The following plants are the dominant green and actively growing forbs in the pen: Picris echinoide - Bristly Ox-tongue - the most common weed, growing on the remains of Medicago and Vicia patches. Seeds are very small; do not appear to provide quail food. Madia sativa - Chile Tarweed. Quite abundant, mixed with Picris; seeds are large, at this stage still held within the fruiting head. Cirsium lanceolatum - Bull Thistle. Also fairly common, and mixed with the two preceding. Seeds small and unavailable within heads. Silybum marianum - Milk Thistle. Few scattered plants, heads when dry are very tough with strong stiff spines enclosing seeds, which are quite large, and used provide a good supply of food, but are unavailable until the dry heads disintegrate.

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W.J. Francis 1963 98. Journal Aug. 14. Berkeley, Alameda County. Anthemis cotula Mayweed - scattered plants, some completely dried up, others still flowering. Seeds too small for quail food. Medicago Melilotus indica sweet clover - both completely dried and a few partly green and flowering plants. Very abundant, fairly large seeds, shatter very readily from stems providing abundant available food. Aster chilensis common aster - scattered plants, few associated with Anthemis. Seeds small not apparently source of quail food. Aug. 14. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1235 Took station at Behavioral Lab. pen. Weather clear, moderate wind with slight turbulence. 1300 Turbulence now classed as moderate, with consid-erable motion even in low vegetation. 1350 Ended observations. Cut tall weeds in A and B rows, leaving Medusa and new plants not yet flowered. Filled water hole and left pen at 1420.

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W.J. Francis 1963 Journal. Aug. 14 Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 0905 Resumed observations in Behavin lab pen. Weather clear pen in shadow except small portion of SW fence. Nearly calm. Observed until 2015. Aug. 15. Strawberry Canyon Alameda co. 0940 at Behavin lab. pen, weather clear moderate to fresh easterly wind with moderate turbulence. Observed till 1030, cleared observing weeds in clearing D-6, D-7; left pen at 1043. Aug. 16. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County. 0925. At Behavin Lab. pen, weather clear, with 57 recently cleared, band of AC on eastern horizon, light and variable wind. Observed from the hut until 1005, then entered the pen. Left at 1012. N.B. Additional plant in the pen ident. as Perideridia kelloggii (A.Gray) Mathias (Carolus Kelloggii). There are small groups of this cumbel in scattered areas in the pen.

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W. J. Francis 1963. 100. Journal Aug. 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. At the Behavior lab pen about 1500, no watch to keep accurate time. Weather clear, light to moderate southerly wind, slight turbulence. Aug. 18. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0850 at Behavior lab pen; weather clear (no early morning ST anywhere in the area), very light wind. The lower (SE) half of the pen is largely in shade of nearby trees. Ended observations at 1015; all of the pen in full sunshine except lower (southeast) edge. Aug. 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0838 at Behavior lab pen, weather clear, light to moderate wind with slight turbulence. Slightly over half the pen in shade of nearby trees. Serviced instruments, 0940 - 1000, than made another unsuccessful search for nest signs in D-8, where Silver Bred was first seen. Aug. 20. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1500 started observing from hut in Behavior lab. pen after filling water hole and spreading 1 can of Pigeon Grains. Weather clear, light wind with

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W. J. Francis 1963. Journal. Aug. 20. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. moderate turbulence, entire pen in full sunshine. Ended observations at 1646. Aug. 22. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0848 at Behavior Lab. pen. Weather - overcast ST, station just above the cloud base, visibility 1/2 mile. Mod- erate wind, moderate turbulence. Last night minimum temperature in green probe was 52. Circumrected, set, and baited walk-in trap outside the pen, near the north corner. Commenced observations from the hut at 0932. Wind turbulence occasionally quite strong; cloud base lifted to about 200' above the station, visibility locally fair est. 3 miles. No dew or the ground level vegetation. Ended observations at 1002. 1415 Resumed observations. Weather clear except for few remnants of ST, wind same as earlier. Checked walk-in trap at 1500, no birds or sign of bait being taken. 1528 sky 7/10 covered with newly forming SC; ended observations.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 102. Journal. Aug. 23. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 1016 at Behavin halr pen. Weather overcast, ST base about 300' above the station, visibility 3 miles, light wind with slight turbulence, exceptional occasional gusts of moderate wind with strong turbulence. At 1038 sun broke through for only a second. 1106 serviced & reset trap, and left at 1116. Aug. 24. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 8055. at Behavin halr pen. Weather overcast with ST blanketing Bay side of the hills, thin enough so that sun can occasionally be seen, and extending 600 feet below the station, generally remaining 100 feet above the surface. Visibility 1/2 to 2 miles. Light wind, little or no turbulence. Serviced trap outside the pen and left it sunset. First bright sunshine broke through at 0932. At 1058 the clouds were burning off rapidly, with sunshine general in the pen. Ended observations at 1006.

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W.J. Francois 1963 103. Journal Aug. 26, 1963. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0940 at Behavin bob. pen, weather clear, light wind with slight turbulence. Serviced instruments, spread 1 can of pigeon grains, rigged hose to supply trickle of water to the water hole. Left at 1000. Departed Berkeley in the station wagon at 1340, mileage 44546, and arrived at Hastings reservation about 1650, mileage 44691. Observed gnuait feeding near the head quarters area until 1900. Aug. 27, 1963. Hastings Reservation Waterway Co. Took station at 0802 near the water-tank and pump, where seepage provides a ground level water hole, using the car as a shield. Weather clear and calm. Watched this area until 0855 when Guiza took over until 0930. Hastings Weather Record: Rain Aug. 8 - .01"; Aug. 9 - T. Chart changes: July 28, Sunday, 0820 - Friez chart set for "Monday". Aug. 4, Sunday, 0700 - Friez chart a

W.J. Francis 1963 Journal. Aug. 27. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County rough sizes, from 6"x8" to 8"x10" Left Hastings at ## 1342 (mileage 44692) and arrived at Hunter Higgett Military Reservation at 1510 (mi. 44753), and were given quarters in the Nacienda, Room 1-C (large room with twin beds, no private bath, and refrigerator). Made a road census from 1800 to 2000 over the same route as a previous visit, covering 8.7 road miles, and also investigating three water points more closely for quail. Aug. 28. Hunter Higgett Military Reservation, Monterey County, California. Made a road census by car along 7.3 miles, same area as before, flushing coverys where encountered near the road, from 0725 to 0925. On return to HQ, checked out of the Hacienda and took back road to Wilmot's Road at the north end of the Reservation, and as far as "Wagon Caves" in Las Peñas National Forest. Returned to Hunter Higgett for lunch and

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W. J. Francis 1963. 105- Journal. Aug. 28, H.L.M.R., Monterey County, Calif. gas, and left for McMillan Ranch at 1210 (mileage 44828). Arrived at McMillan Ranch almt 1400, (mileage 44908). 1600 went to blind at Marim Spring, rigged awning, & repaired screening where ripped by cattle chewing the furlap. Observed from 1630 to 1737, interrupted for 38 minutes by cattle watering. Weather clear with light wind. [Note from weather log: July 25 - Changed chart at 1900. Aug. 1 - Changed chart at 1200. Aug. 9 - Changed chart at 1700 - set wrong - 12 hours ahead. Aug. 16. - Changed chart 1000. Aug. 24. - Changed chart 1205. Aug. 29. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. Observed quail at the water hole from 0753 until 0930 while Guiger was observing at another spring 200 yards down the canyon. Walked down to second spring and back, and made field observations at 1005. Estimated a total of 790 quail were seen this morning. 11/15 to 12:15 made collecting trip

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W.J. Francis 1963 106. Journal. Aug. 29. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. with Jan McMillan alone Marian Spring. Then another tour at 1845 over the ranch area close by. Collected 4 birds in the two trips. Aug. 30. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. 0810 at Marian Spring blind. Weather overcast with breaks, CU and SC at 5000'. Light wind and rather cool. A dozen or more Brown Towhees, a pair of Scrub Jays, a few young Meadowlarks and Mourning Doves are using the water. A pair of Lark Sparrows and a ? humming- bird also noted, not seen to drink. 0915. Wind increased to moderate from the southwest; noted mammoth- formation in clouds to west, with blue sky visible beyond them. at 0938 watch time, noted that watch had stopped - at least ? ten minutes had elapsed. Rewound, did not reset at this time. 0950. Sky cover now 7/10 as heavy cloud banks moved past to the east. 1000 sky cover 5/10, cloud cover clearing the sun to give full bright sunshine in this area. Ended observation at 1005. (Watch correction + 8 minutes by later check.

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W.J. Francis 1963 107. Journal. Aug. 30. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. Left the ranch for Berkeley, mileage 44912, about 1115, and arrived at 1730 mileage 45156 after a slow trip with heavy traffic that slowed Nimitz Freeway to occasional stops - left freeway at 98th and found equally bad conditions crossing to Warren Blvd, then clear the rest of the way. Total trip mileage 610 mi. Aug. 31. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Checked the Behavior Lab. pen at 1930 and observed praying birds for ten minutes; then placed a can of Pigeon Crumbs and a can of Hen Chow - half of each in separate pie plates, to check both consumption rate and preferences, and half scattered in the ground. Provided another dust bath in C-2. Renewed hose - water hole is full. Sept. 1. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. at the Behavior Lab. pen at 1715 - checked trap and released Scrub Jay in it and reset. Observed penned birds from the hut from 1720. Weather clear, light wind with slight tur- bulence. Ended obs. at 1755.

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W.J. Francis 1963 108. Journal. Sept. 2. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0845 at Behavin Lab. pen, weather clear, calm, good visibility, dew on the ground vegetation where sun has not yet reached it (over half of the area in the pen. Checked trap outside, released Ember jay, and reset. Serviced instruments, refilled water hole, and began ob- servation from the hut at 0857. Observed 2 hours then examined inside pen, & left at 1125. Sept. 3. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County at Behavin Lab. pen at 0800, weather clear light wind with slight tur- bulence. A black house cat was sitting by the trap outside the pen, and I found two dead immature quail - the top was dislodged & remnants of one quail had been pulled out of the collecting net section. 0840 Wind has increased slightly, turbulence now moderate. Observed penned birds until 0920. Then covered trap outside with chicken wire & blocked exit to keep cats away from trapped birds. Reset and baited trap. Watch con. + 21 min.

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W. J. Francis 1963. Journal Sept. 4. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1045 At Behavin Lab. pen. Weather: sky obscured by ST blanketing hills on the bay side, base from 0 to 50 feet above the ground surface, fog occaily showing through. Visibility 100 yards to 1/2 mile as local cloud shifts occur. Moderate wind with light turbulence. Serviced trap and commenced observation of birds in the pen at 1100, until 1150. 1610. At Behavin Lab again to check trap and observe birds in pen. Released Scrub Jay from trap. Weather continued obscured with ST blanketing hillside, now heavier than this morning, wind about the same. Several Chestnut-backed Chickadees now inside the pen, at water & feed pans. Sept. 5. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 0900 Weather at the Behavin Lab: obscured with ST covering bay and hills, base 800' below station and dense above. Visibility 50 yards. Active fog drip, not very heavy, and light dew on ground vegetation. Nearly calm. Slight shower about 0840 in Berkeley. Filled water hole, released Scrub Jay from trap out -

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W. J. Francis 1963. 110. Journal. Sept. 5. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. side the pen, and check pans of grain: Pigeon Grain 3/4 consumed, Hen Chow 1/2 or less consumed. Did not remain for observations of penned birds. 1700 Weather at Behavior lab. clear, light wind, slight turbulence. 1720 Shadows now covering 3/4 of ground in the pen, pictures only possible if a bird perches on B-7 eucalyptus, so ended obs. Sept. 9. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County. 0940. Weather at Behavior lab - Obscured in ST covering the Bay Area, thicker on the hills, base about 600' below the station; dense cloud with no indication of sun appearing throughout. Visibility 50 yards. Very heavy fog drip plus light drizzle (rain-gage 0.02"). Re- plenished food & water in the pen and serviced instruments. At 1020, leaving the lab., cloud base had lifted to about 100 feet below the station, and appeared from below to be still quite thick, and composed partly of sc.

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W. J. Francis 1963. Journal Sept. 10. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0945. Weather at Behavior lab clear, very light wind. Replenished water hole, and checked instruments; wind pen operating ok. Checked trap and released Scrub Jay in it. Sept. 11. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, 0800 at Behavior lab. Weather overcast with streaks As and high Sc, thicker in the east. Nearly calm. Checked trap outside the pen, released a finch, and left it unset. Observed gruel in the pen until 0847, then refilled water hole. Sept. 12. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1710 at Behavior Lab. pen to read rain gauge. Weather overcast with St Sc Ac, low St on slopes of Grizzly Peak. Showers now ended after occurring throughout the day, total 0.15". Baited and set trap outside. Sept. 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, 1010 at Behavior Lab. pen. Weather nearly clear, about 1/10 Sc remnants of morning over. Ground damp from yesterday's rain plus fog

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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.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 113. Journal Sept. 16. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0845 at Behavin Lake pen, weather ove AS, sun's disk dimly visible. Calm, no dew on ground vegetation. Checked trap - empty with no evidence of bait being taken. Several instruments in the pen. 1910. Checked trap, no evidence of use. Sept. 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1730. Serviced food, water, and trap. Bait around and in trap was about 3/4 eaten but no birds in the trap - apparently the funnel opening is not a barrier to whatever is eating the grain. Rebaited, & adjusted entrance. Sept. 18. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1730 Serviced the trap in the Behavin Lake. Sept. 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1400. Checked food & replenished water in the Behavin Lake pen, and serviced trap outside. Sept. 20. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1330 Serviced trap in the Behavin Lake.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 114. Journal Sept.22. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 1300 serviced trap in the Behavior Lab, baited and reset it. Sept.23. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 0830 at Behavior Lab: weather clear and calm, very heavy dew on the ground and dripping from the wire netting on top of the pen. No birds in the trap outside the pen. serviced instruments, water-hole, and food pan. Sept.25. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 0830 at Behavior Lab: weather clear and warm moderate to fresh NO wind with slight turbulence. No birds in the trap outside the pen. Observed birds in the pen until 0908, then filled the water hole. Sept.26. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. at Behavior Lab at 1430. Weather clear & very hot (temp. at grass level 110°), light wind with no turbulence, after strong winds in early morning. Released walk-in trap inside the pen in C-7, baited but left unset. Checked temp. readings.

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W. J. Francis 1963. 115. Journal. Sept. 26. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1845 Returned to Behavior Lab pen for observation of captive gnat. Weather clear calm, pen and surrounding trees already com- pletely shaded. Set trap in pen. Sept. 27. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0910 at Behavior Lab. pen. Weather 2/10 CO, light wind no turbulence. 1640. Again at Behavior Lab. Weather clear, light wind, no turbulence. Sept. 28. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. Checked trap in the Behavior Lab. pen at 1450, found no gnat, but apparently some grain had been eaten - perhaps by rodents or small birds that could find their way out. Left it set with no additional food outside the trap. Replenished the water hole. At 1505 Relocated the trap along the fence in C-10, where birds pass more frequently. 1535 after experimenting with trap position and watching the birds' reactions, left it unset.

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W. J. Francois 1963 Journal. Sept. 29. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1915. Set trap in the Behavior lab. pen and replenished bait of Pigeon Grains. The bait remaining consisted almost entirely of the smaller seeds in the mixture. Sept. 30. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. At Behavior lab. pen at 0820 serviced trap and instruments, refilled water hole. Weather overcast ST base just below the station, visibility 1/2 mile. Fog drip from eucalyptus trees. Oct. 1. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0820. Checked trap in Behavior lab. pen and left closed, with a full can of pigeon grains scattered in and around it; broadcast another can in the center of the pen; filled water hole. Weather clear and warming with fresh NE winds and moderate turbulence. 1202 Left Berkeley (mileage 46075) and arrived Hastings Reservation about 1700 (mileage 46254). Purchased 25 lbs. O feed for bait ($1.40) and 15 feet of 18" chicken wire for trapping ($.25). After arrival, set

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W.J. Francis 1963. Journal. Oct. 21 Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. a large figure eight trap in the gully opposite the old barn, and smaller traps (with entrance funnel inserted) near bush by White house, and by large Canothus in "Quail Hollow" in back of Davis house. Oct. 2 Placed two traps near entrance gate. Oct. 3 Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. 0830 Checked traps - no birds but bait entirely eaten probably by ground squirrels. Rebaited all three. Excerpts from H. White weather log: "2 Sept. Foxboro purple 77 (67 actual) red 105 (95 actual), blue 82. Time 11:15. Friez temp. 90, RH 31. Time 12:00. Psychron (in Friez shelter) 86.5 - 64.5 - 28% "3 Sept. Removed Friez for checking. "5 Sept. Friez checked, RH 3% in error (not a calibration - no control chamber). "6 Sept. Friez back in shelter. "9 Sept. Foxboro: shelter 67, brush 61, open 70. Friez 69, 41%. Psychron (in shelter) 70.5 - 56 - 38% "13 Sept. Fri. 0.07" precip. "16 Sept. Foxboro: shelter 59, open 63, brush 58, time 0900. Friez: 61° 45% Psychron: 61.5, 49, 39%

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W. J. Francis 1963. 118, Journal. Oct. 3. Hastings Reservation Monterey Co. "18 Sept. 0.15" precip. during day. "23 Sept. Foxboro shelter 62, open 63, brush 57, Friez: 63 - 60% Psychron (in shelter) 62.5 - 57.5 - 74% "30 Sept. Foxboro shelter 75, open 80, brush 69, time 0945- Chart not changed. Friez temp. 78, RH 40. Psychron 77.5 - 58.5 - 30% " - end excerpts - Evening check of traps showed no birds. During the day I placed a trap with underground tunnel entrance below the hillside brush in trade of the Bell house; and a small trap near the pump across the canyon. Removed the small trap from near the brush patch in front of the White house. Oct. 4. Hastings Reservation Monterey County. Checked traps beginning at 0840 and again at 1140, no birds in them. Moved the large figure-8 trap from the gully near the barn to the level ground in front of the White house. 1740 Weather: overcast sc. giving what an apparent early dusk. Started

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W.J. Francis 1963 Journal. Oct. 4. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. checked traps & observing grain in their vicinity. Oct. 5. Checked the traps, and unset all six, leaving them in place. Left the Reservation at 0937 (mi. 46284) and arrived at Berkeley 1236 (mi. 46428). Total trip mileage 353. Oct. 7. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0840 at Behavin Lab. Weather 4/10 thin AS. Very light wind, noturbulence. No appreciable dew. Set trap in c-10, all grain left in the open trap last week was eaten, so either birds or rodents have been going in the trap. Filled water hole and serviced instruments. 0910 wind furthered to moderate, with moderate turbulence. 0930 scattered one can of pigeon grains in center & per & around trap approaches, in addition to 1/2 can used to bait the trap. Oct. 8. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Serviced trap in Behavin Lab. per and

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W. J. Francis 1963. 120 Journal. Oct. 8. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. refilled water hole 0820 to 0840. Weather overcast SC, base est 3000' or higher, with sun beginning to break through. Very light wind, no turbulence. Oct. 9. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. at 0815 checked the trap, then left it unset. Made instrument check in very stable conditions - 58 1/2°F. and 100% humidity all locations. Weather obscured in status with base est. 200' below the station; cumulo SC and CU with breaks as seen from the city below. Very light wind with slight turbulence, ground surface moist, but not saturated, four showers last night. Oct. 11. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0810 Weather at Behavior Lab. 8/10 CU over the hills, clearing over the bay, calm, ground very wet from last night's rain of 1.55". Trapped & banded birds in the pen. Yesterday's storm knocked down both tall weeds and some of the eucalyptus: in B-7, the central stem was knocked down,

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W.J. Francis 1963 121. Journal. Oct. 11. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. leaving only a rosette of branches near the ground; in D-4, one major stem was down; and several small stems in all eucalypts. These ap- peared to have been weakened by rotting just below the surface of the ground where they broke off under the wind impact. Left trap unset and baited when I left at 0900. Oct. 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1700 Weather at Behavior Lab. 8/10 AS and C1, thin clouds after a clear day, no wind. Serviced + set trap, baited in the trap area with 3/4 can of hen chow; scattered 1/4 can in center clearing. Noted a number of mole ridges. Left the station at 1730. Oct. 14. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 05/10 Weather at Behavior Lab. pen: broken sky with 5/10 AC and 4/10 C1, calm. Thick stratus bank covering hills to west extending from near sea level to just above station level and ST filling ravines locally below the stations. Serviced trap and weather instruments. Added 1/2 can pigeon grains; left trap unset. Left at 0920.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 122. Journal. Oct. 15. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1730 Weather at Behavin Lab.: overcast CU and SC, cloud base just at the station, clearing to the west after rain from mid-morning to 1700. Baited and set trap in the pen, serviced rain gauge. Oct. 16. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County. 0815 at Behavin Lab. Weather 8/10 CU, SC, and AC, clearing after early morning rain. Ground very wet after rain yesterday + last night totalling .64". serviced trap + read rain gauge. Light to moderate wind with mod- erate turbulence. Spread another 1/2 can of grain in + around the trap and left it set. Left station at 0850. 1630 again checked trap, and left it unset. Spread a full can of grain both as bait and for food supply. Oct. 18. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County. 0920 at Behavin Lab. pen. Weather clear, hazy, very light wind with slight turbulence. Checked trap in the pen - grain not completely eaten

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W.J. Francis 1963. 123. Journal. Oct. 18. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. in the trap and approaches. Added 1/2 case of bait. Vegetation in the pen is taking on a new look - most of the annual weeds that have been prominent are dead + fallen; some composites are flourishing and flowering, and all the exposed surface is covered with a good growth of new grass. The General Baccharis plants are thriving after the early rains - both those planted last spring, and the natural seedlings. Left the station at 1020. Oct. 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 11/20 at Behavin lab. pen weather overcast 57, est. 3000' base. Light wind, no turbulence - cool, below 60°F all morning. Serviced the traps inside the pen, and left it unset. Oct. 20. 2000. Set and rebaited the trap. Oct. 21. Monday. 08/10 at Behavin lab. pen, weather overcast 57 about 300' above the station; very light wind, no turbulence.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 124. Journal Oct. 21. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Both vegetation & ground surface wet with dew (and past rains). Serviced weather instruments and trap; left the trap set. Filled the water hole. 1730. Serviced trap again - scattered a can of grain in the center of the pen. Oct. 22. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1100 Brought a new sack of Hen Chow (25 lbs) to the Behavior lab. pen. One bird in the trap, escaped as I ap- proached - the trap was somewhat out of shape, probably due to escape attempts of a number of birds. I adjusted the trap, relaited with 1/2 can grain, & spread another 1/2 can in the center of the pen. Weather: 8/10 CU, fair visibility, very light wind with no turbulence. Observed perched birds till 1205, when weather was 4/10 CU, moderate wind with moderate turbulence. Left trap unset.

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W. J. Francis 1963. 125. Journal Oct. 23. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0850 at Behavin Lab pen; weather 9/10 Cl, few Cu and Sc! Very light wind no turbulence, excellent visibility. Ground saturated and vegetation wet from last night rain. Serviced rain gage & set the trap inside the pen. 1620. Checked trap again - no birds. Oct. 24. 0910 serviced trap in the pen, then pruned encalyptus which were growing through the top of the pen & overhanging the instrument shelters. Filled water hole and scattered another full grain can 1/2 grain (2 day ration); left trap unset. Completed at 1050. Oct. 28. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 0815 checked Behavin lab pen and found that trap had been inadvertently left set on last visit & contained 5 birds - all good conditions. Scattered two cans 1/2 grain, filled water hole, & left trap unset. Serviced instruments & left at 0905. Day light Saving Time ended yesterday; these times are P.S.T.

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W. J. Francis 1963. 126. Journal. Oct. 29. Left Berkeley at 1035, mileage 46986. Bought color film at Oakland PX, $3.10. Arrived at Hastings Reservation 1535, having stopped to bait and set the two traps near the bridge. The trap near the Bell house was set & baited (by Jim Bell), and I set the other three traps - in front of the white house, in Quail Hollow back of the Davis house, and near the water pump. Six deer (does. I well grown javros) were loafing under the trees along the gully and did not move when I passed within less than 50 feet! In the evening a birthday party for Gary Trempfer, with Dr. & Mrs. Lowell Adams plus all the residents of the Reservation & Carol (?), Betty Davis' assistant. Turkey dinner & the works! Oct. 30. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. 0715 Checked the three traps near the headquarters area, & replenished gain eater by magpies, towhees, and cottontails. One cottontail in the trap in front of the white house.

W.J. Francis 1963. 127. Journal. Oct. 30. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. Excerpts from K. White weather log: "7 Oct. - Foxboro shelter 57, open 55, brush 55 at 0900; Friez 57-1/2° 66% ; Psychrom 58-1/2° - 5-2-1/2° - 66%. "11 Oct. Rain during night 0.76". "14 Oct. 1415- Foxboro shelter 76, open 79, brush 70, Friez 75° 44%; Psychrom 74°, -61° - 47%. "16 Oct. 0.85" rain during night. "21Oct. Foxboro shelter 59, open 56, brush 54; Friez 58° 54%; Psychrom 60-52.5-60% "28 Oct. Foxboro shelter 64, open 61, brush 59; Friez 65° 45% ; Psychrom 61-1/2 -53-1/2 -58%." End excerpt. 1040. Left the Reservation Headquarters for McWilliams (mileage 47146), serviced the traps near the en- trance on the way out. Stopped in Paso Robles for gas and melons, and arrived at McMillan Ranch at 1509, mileage 47279. Proceeded to the area above Marian Spring and set and baited the trap there. Spent the evening discussing general populations in general, and other subjects with Dan McMillan.

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W.J. Francis 1963 Journal. Oct. 31. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. 0915 Checked the trap above Marian Spring, then looked over the ridge to the south with Dan McMillan to scent quail locations, returned to the Ranch house about 1120. Again checked the trap about 1700 just before sunset, then drove over the ranch to check cover. Nov. 1. McMillan Ranch San Luis Obispo Co. 0900 Checked the trap above Marian Spring then reset it. Walked over the ridge while Dan McMillan checked lower Portuguese Canyon with the dog to locate quail coveys. Left the Ranch at 1050, mileage 47284, and arrived at Hunter Liggett Military Reservation at 1217, mileage 47362. Settled in Room 3 in the Hacienda, then went in to King City to replace a tire that collapsed. [Kodachrome #1: Marian Spring water trough from broad hill, looking NW.]

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W. J. Francis 1963 129. Journal Nov. 2. HLMR, Monterey County, Calif. 0700. Checked at Game Management Office to observe quail hunting program operation at the reservation. A line of about 50 hunters were in hand at this time; most were given permits & cleared before 0800. Estimate a total of 175 hunters in areas B, E, F, and G (see photo map), an area of around 200 sq. km. - at least 300 acres per hunter. 1053. First hunter checked in, reported taking a limit but gave away 5; birds very abun- dant - "under every bird patch". By 1400, 48 hunters had checked in early partis included a number of small boys & success was quite low on the average. A number of birds were quite young with incom- plete molt. Youngest noted re- tained #8 primary, #7 only partly grown, and had many juvenile contain feathers. At 1510 an even younger bird noted, a ♂ without black throat, only black under eye & white above, with much juvenile plumage. Weather clear in the morning, gradually clouding up to overcast by noon, with intermittent light to moderate rain beginning about 1300.

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W.J. Francis 1963 130. Journal. Nov. 2. HLMR, Monterey County, Calif. 1815 Last quail hunters checked in; permit records showed 163 hunters. Two Mountain Quail taken. See addenda sheet 130a. for individual trap success. [ Kodachrome #2 - Map of hunting areas in HLMR. #3 - same at 9 a.m. Sunday Nov. 3 ] Nov 3. H.L.M.R., Monterey County, Calif. 0900 Left the station for home at this time after leaving check sheets at the Game Management Office. Arrived home in Berkeley at 1200, mileage 47578 . Total trip mileage 592 miles. Nov. 4. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 0815 Weather at Bel Marin Lab: overcast with low clouds, station just within the cloud base, steady rain with varying intensity continuing since early last night. Strong turbulent wind, visibility 75 yards. Unset the trap which I had set last night and serviced weather instruments.

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130a. Hunter Success: HLMR, Nov.2, 1963 AREA No. Bag Per Hunter | No. Bag Per Hunter B 3 10 3.3 | 2 3 1.5 2 14 7.0 | 2 14 7.0 2 10 5.0 | 2 8 4.0 4 5 1.25 | 1 10 10.0 1 7 7.0 | (?)* 4 32 8.0 2 8 4.0 | 1 1 1.0 3 30 10.0 E 4 15 3.75 | 1 10 10.0 1 4 4.0 | 6 31 5.2 1 1 1.0 F 3 14 4.7 | 5 17 3.4 3 6 2.0 | 3 5 1.7 2 20 10.0 | 2 15 7.5 3 23 7.7 | 3 7 2.3 2 1 0.5 | 14 3 4.7 G 1 5 5.0 | 2 16 8.0 3 3 1.0 | 4 18 4.5 3 1 0.3 | 3 7 2.3 4 27 6.75 | 3 18 6.0 1 10 10.0 | 1 10 10.0 4 40 10.0 | 2 16 8.0 3 13 4.3 | 1 7 7.0 2 15 7.5 | 2 11 5.5 2 7 3.5 | 2 10 5.0 2 16 8.0 | 2 1 0.5

G. 4 13 3.3 2 7 3.5 2 16 8.0 1 4 4.0 3 11 3.7 2 15 7.5 Hunter Total 14 Bird Total: 2 8 4.0 1 7 7.0 3 30 10.0 3 12 4.0 1 1 1.0 Hunter Total 151 : 16 limits of 10. Bird Total

W. J. Francis 1963 131. Journal Nov. 6. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, 0940 at Behavin Lab. pen. Scattered 1 can of grain + set the trap in the pen; serviced rain gage, & observed grain in the pen. Weather overcast with heavy towering Cu, showers in sight to the west. Heavy showers with hail occurred before 0700 this morning, & intermittent light to very heavy rain all yesterday after- noon. Wind has been moderate to strong turbulent. By 1015- the heavier clouds had moved off and blue sky appeared in patches in the west- 1045. Numerous breaks in the clouds but new clouds are moving in. I entered the pen to take birds out of the trap. Nov. 10. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1630 at Behavin Lab. pen. Serviced rain gage, set trap & baited with one can of grain. Weather 4/10 As, light wind with moderate turbulence. Sunlight on upper halves of surrounding trees; none on any part of the pen at this time. Took birds in trap, weighed & examined, left trap set. left. 1720.

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W. J. Francis 1963. 131. Journal Nov. 11 Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 0815 at Behavior Lab. pen. Weather clear with strong + turbulent easterly wind. Serviced traps and instruments. Scattered 1/2 can of grain around the pen, the other half can baited the trap while I left unset. Left pen at 0905. Nov. 14 Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 0830 at Behavior Lab. pen. Weather: station obscured in clouds, base est. 300' below station visibility 50 yards. Intermittent light rain at this time, occl. heavy rain earlier this morning. Fresh to strong southerly wind, moderate turbulence. Serviced rain gage (0.39") and scattered two of cans of grain - 1 can in areas A-1 and A-2, in the vicinity of relocated unset trap. Noted a strong "mousy" odor in the observation hut - no signs of rodents inside. Observed birds in the pen until 0940. Severe thunderstorm W.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 132. Journal Nov. 15, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1015. Serviced rain gage & checked birds in Behavin lab. pen. As I was leaving a severe thunderstorm with hail began, about 1030, and continued so I returned along Grizzly Peak Blvd. Hailstones reached a size of 1/4 inch diameter + nearly covered the streets. Nov. 16, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1015 Serviced rain gage & placed new 2'x4' trap of 1"x2" wire mesh in area D-4. Baited the vicinity with 1/2 can of grain, left trap sunset. Nov. 18, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0815. At Behavin Lab. pen. Weather clear, good visibility, light wind without turbulence. Set and baited the new trap in D-4, and serviced weather instruments. Beginning 0847 observed penned birds from the hunt until 0920, when I left to reconnoitre the surrounding area for wild coveys. I returned at 1010. Observed until 1035, then unset the trap, added another 1/2 can of grain, & left the pen.

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W.J. Francis 1963 133. Journal. Nov. 20, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0815 at Behavin Lab. pen. Weather 8/10 SC, concentrated over the hills, clear over the Bay. Very light wind, no turbulence. Ground + vegetation very wet after last night's rain (0.75" ). Serviced rain gage. Installed new entrance funnel to trap, baited with 1/2 can of grain, and set it. By 0845 sky became overcast with ST and SC at about 4000 feet. Noted a Song-sparrow in the trap - it left through the 1" wires with no difficulty. 0925 ended observations for this morning, leaving the trap set. 1615 Checked trap + found it empty, left it set after checking birds in the pen. Nov. 21. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County. 0820 at the Behavin Lab. pen. Weather clear and calm, excellent visibility. Added 1/2 can of grain around the trap, and observed the penned birds from the hut. Occul. moderate gusts of wind. At 0850 ended observations and left the pen leaving the trap set. 1018 Resumed observations. Weather

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W. J. Francis 1963. 134. Journal. Nov. 21. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 3/10 AC (mostly in SE quadrant) and 2/10 CS (generally to the west). Wind light to moderate with moderate turbulence, exceptional visibility. 1125 Sky is now 8/10 AC, in broad moving from the west, wind moderate to fresh. 1145 Unset the trap, added another 1/2 case of grain, + left the station at 1150. Nov. 22. Friday. Berkeley, California President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, this morning Nov. 24. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1500. Serviced rain gage in Beharin lob. (1.28"). Weather clear, few CiCu to west calm. Set trap in the pen & baited with 1/2 can of grain (one day estimated ration). All grain put out Thursday had been eaten. I cleaned the observation shut, in- c luding evicting one house mouse. Stopped probable mouse entrance with steel wool, and sprayed with in- secticide when I left at 1535.

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W. J. Francis 1963. 135. Journal. Nov. 25. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0950 at Behavin Lab. pen, weather overst thin cirrus with breaks strong + very turbulent wind and exceptional visibility. Wind from NE, indicates CPK air mass. Serviced trap and weather instruments. Nov. 27. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0950 at Behavin Lab. pen, weather thin Ci overcast, light wind with moderate turbulence, slightly hazy with fair visibility. Set trap and baited with a full can of grain. Observed until 1035. Nov. 28. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0930, at Behavin Lab. pen serviced trap, left unset, + baited a full can of grain. In removing birds from the trap, they showed a pre- frence for the lowest corner in seeking escape, and consequently did not readily go through the exit gate which was up-slope. I moved the trap to place the exit opening down hill. Weather clear, strong + very turbulent east wind. Left the Lab. at 1000.

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W. J. Francis 1963 Journal Dec. 1. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1615 at Behavior Lab. pen. Weather clear, light wind with no turbulence. Vis- ilibility good locally, mist & haze over the day. Set the trap in the pen & laited in and around it with a full can of grain. Sunlight on part of the top of the pen only. 1627 Entire pen structure in shadow, upper half of surrounding trees in sunlight. 1705. Moderate wind gusts did not persist; ended observation at this time. Dec. 2. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 0820. at Behavior Lab. pen, serviced weather instruments and trap. 0900 Weather: Clear, after stratus and ST-CU topping the hills in early morning, locally very light wind (strong gusts noted earlier in the morning en route here). Removed trap from the pen, & left at 0910, having filled the water hole, & scattered one can of grain in addition to that remaining from yesterday's bait.

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W.J. Francis 1963 137. Journal Dec. 3, 1963. Left Berkeley, Alameda County, at 0954 for Hastings Natural History Reservation, Monterey County, Starting mileage 48223. Arrived at the Reservation (main gate) at 1557, having stopped for visits and to buy chick chew for bait. Baited the two traps near the gate & set them, then proceeded to the H.O. area and set and baited the 4 traps in that area. I also set up the new trap on the flat just above the Davis house, but discovered I had left the entrance funnel in Berkeley. Baited the area around this trap. In the evening I went over the banding records for 1951-52, finding, as I had suspected, a difference between the number of different individuals as compared to the number of trappings, in the different sex & age categories. - Excerpts from K. White weather log: "4 Nov. 1963. 1145. Foxboro open 64, brush 62, shelter 62. Friez 62°-57%. Psychron 64°-56°- 60% "6 Nov. Wed. Rain 0.77" "7 Nov. Thu. Rain 0.13"

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W.J. Francis 1963. 138. Journal. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. " 9 Nov. Sat. Rain 0.02" " 11 Nov. Mon. 9:30 a.m. Foxboro open 62, brush 58, shelter 66. 45 min. slow. Friez 64° 35%. Psychron 67-50.5-28% " 14 Nov. 8 am 0.03" rain. " 15 Nov 8 am 0.88" rain " 16 Nov. 8 am 0.03" rain. " 18 Nov. 8:45 a.m. Foxboro brush 38, open 36, shelter 43; 45 min slow. Friez 41° - 64% " 20 Nov. 1.56" rain at Reservation gage 8 am "24 Nov. 0.41" rain at Reservation gage 8 am " 25 Nov. Psychron 60-50-48% 1:15 pm Friez 59° 43% Foxboro (shelter) 61° " 2 Dec. 9 am. Psychron 55-44-38% Friez 53-45% Foxboro (shelter) 54° — end excerpt — Dec. 4. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. 0750. Checked traps in head quarters area. 0900. Made the repairs of all traps, banded birds & reset traps. Then constructed and installed an- trance funnel to the new trap above Davis house. Weather clear and mild all day.

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W.J. Francis 1963 139. Journal. Dec. 5. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. Checked and serviced traps in the morning beginning at 0750. Since there was still no sign of use of the trap near the pump and water tank, I relocated it in quail hollow 50 paces up from trap Q (at the base of the large ceracothus); baited + set this trap. Weather this morning 9/10 thin cirrus , about 4/10 AC-AS; gradually increased to overcast by 1230, still thin enough to see the sun's disc. From 1300 to 1400 I again made a round of the traps, + trapped the 18 quail in trap B-1. By 1500 the overcast could be seen to be a band of cloud moving eastward, and by 1530 only 1/10 sky cover remained. Dec. 6. Hastings Reservation Monterey Co. 0750 Weather bright and sunny but with very thin cirrus overcast with breaks; later a heavier band of AS moved over, clearing entirely by 1400. The two traps near the reser- nation gate are apparently quite

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W.S. Francis 1963. 140. Journal. Dec. 6. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. useless, quail formerly in this area having moved out with the fall rains I expect. Yesterday I re- located one of these on the road from the Bell house to the barn, near the thicket sometimes used as cover. Today I returned the other trap to the barn. During the day I serviced the traps at irregular intervals. Quail not much in evidence until evening. Dec. 7. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. Unset all traps; relocated the one in front of the White house to Quail Hollow; and removed and packed up the new trap I had brought down. Left the Reservation at 0920, mileage 48335, and arrived in Berkeley at 1309, mileage 48535. Total trip mileage 312. Dec. 9. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0825 serviced weather instruments in the Belvoir lab. Pen scattered one can of grain + prepared 3 areas outside of the pen for future trapping.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 141. Journal. Dec. 11. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0815 Weather at Behavior Lab. pen: Clear skies cold + crisp moderate wind with moderate turbulence. Spread 1 can of grain in the pen mostly in D-3,4. Pre- Baited areas outside of the pen showed little or no signs of use, one apparently used a little by sparrows. Prebaited 2 other areas outside the Behavior Lab. at 050. Wind stronger and more turbulent. Dec. 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0845 Weather at Behavior Lab. pen: clear + cold, light to moderate wind locally with moderate turbulence; slipng wind in exposed locations. Scattered are cans of grain in the pen. Then checked Pre-baited areas outside - some use evident in two spots near population pens, almost all grain eaten in clearing below there, and all gone at the edge of Bacchais patch near recently bulldozed roadbed. 0945 Set up folding trap in the pen, closed the entrance + set two mouse- traps inside.

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W. J. Francis 1963. 142 Journal Dec. 15. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1650. Set and baited trap for grain at the edge of Bacchanis patch to west of The Behavior lab. Weather fair & cold, 5/10 thin cirrus, nearly calm. Dec. 16. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0900 Checked trap in Bacchanis area, no birds; grain outside partly eaten, presumably by sparrows. 0930 Serviced weather instruments in the pen. Weather nearly clear, 4/10 thin cirrus, very light wind without turbulence. 1630 Completed construction of new trap, set it up, set and baited inside Behavior lab below population pens. Also checked trap outside - no birds, no grain eaten inside. Also saw a house cat prowling the area. Dec. 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0910 Weather at Behavior lab. Clear, moderate wind with slight turbulence. Red-tailed Hawk soaring near Grizzly Peak. Checked traps.

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W.J. Francis 1963. E. Journal. Dec. 18 Strawberry Canyon Alameda County 0900 Checked traps, no quail; none were seen or heard in the area. Dec. 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 0930 Serviced rain gage in Behavior Lab. pen. Weather: light rain and drizzle, sky obscured in cloud & fog in canyon hollows very light wind with no turbulence. Ground surface saturated. Visibility variable 100 yards to ½ mile. Checked traps, no quail. In the trap inside the Behavior Lab. were a number of feathers in one corner - appeared to be from an Acorn Wood pecker, but no signs of other remains - perhaps a hawk used the trap as a perch while plucking a victim. Spread a can of grain in the pen. Dec. 20. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County, 0920 Weather at Behavior Lab, obscured in stratus covering the whole bay area, no definitive base. light drizzle, visibility 100 yards in canyon, better along ridges. Light wind with no turbulence! Serviced rain gage and spread a can of grain inside the pen.

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W.J. Francis 1963. 144. Journal. Dec. 20. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1535. Checked the traps in the Behavior Lab. No quail, but feathers of a pre-sumed victim of a hawk just outside the trap - appeared to be Brown Towhee. A Sparrow Hawk was noted making [illegible] a pass at birds in this area two days ago. Dec. 21. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1330. Checked traps, no quail. Black and white cat stalking trap in the Behavior Lab. 1630 Checked traps again empty. Weather today partly cloudy, with morning cloud and mist broken high clouds during the day. Light to moderate winds, not as cold as recently. Dec. 22. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 1030 Checked traps, no quail. Weather fair, thin Cirrus clouds, good visibility. Strong turbulent easterly wind. 1600. Serviced traps, banded quail in trap outside the Behavior Lab.

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W.J. Francis 1963 145. Journal Dec.23. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1045 at Behavior Lab., weather clear, moderate to fresh NE wind with moderate turbulence. Removed trap in the Behavior lab. (a dead R leythkthalumus in this one) & inside the pen where it blocked the entrance and set two more traps. Serviced weather instruments. 1016 Checked site of trap outside the Behavior Lab. and found the trap missing. Baited the area with 3/4 can of grain. Dec.27. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0930 Fed quail in the Behavior Lab. pen with 2 cans of grain - enough to last until return from field trip. Picked up tape recorder for Laidlaw Williams from Dr. Mosher. Left at 1015 for Hastings Reservation, mileage 49147, after picking up shotgun + box of shells at MVZ. Arrived at Hastings Natural History Reservation, Monterey County at 15:30. Set and baited 3 traps in Quail Hollow and 2 near Bell house. (Mileage 49293). Noted much fresh bobcat sign. Left tape recorder with Jim Bell.

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W.J. Francis 1963 146. Journal Dec. 27. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. Excerpts from it. White weather log: "9 Dec. Foxboro shelter 46°, Friez 44° "10 Dec. rain gauge overflowing . 1.10" recorded at house. "16 Dec. Foxboro shelter 52°, Friez 50°, 68%o. Psychron 52° - 47°. "23 Dec. Foxboro shelter 56°, Friez 55°- 30%o. Psychron 52° - 41.5°.- " End excerpt. Dec. 28. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. 0730 Serviced traps & banded quail in them. Left for McMillan ranch in San Luis Obispo County at 0900, arriving at 1200, to join in picnic- quail hunt with a large party in - cluding Don, Jan, & Bub McMillan, C.T. Birdeman Jim Lugalls (sp?), the Fluggs, a Mr. Thompson and several wives with a sumptuous spread of food. After an hour or so shooting after lunch had coffee & conversation at Dan's ranch house and left for Hastings again at 1645, Arrived about 1945 (mileage 99538). Checked traps (no' quail) and rebaited.

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W. J. Francis 1963. 147. Journal Dec. 29. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. 0800 checked & related traps. 0940 left for Hunter-Biggett Military Reservation arriving there at 1105 mileage 49594. Weather this morning overcast as at 800 feet (est.) with occasional thin spots, thinning out by 1130 to hazy sunlight, clearer to the west. Light winds rather warm. 1420 sky again covered with fairly thick as, few lighter spots. Checked grain in hunter's traps until 1740, then left for Hastings Reservation, arriving 1910. No grain in traps in my absence. Noted telephone numbers as follows: Hastings Res. Office - Area Code 408, 659-2664 Davis 659-2672 White 659-2670 Bell 659-2667 Hunter Biggott: 408-385-3216. Dec. 30. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. 0830 checked traps - no grain but new fresh forest seats. 0920 serviced weather instruments, and checked against Psychrom:

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W.J. Francis 1963. 148. Journal. Dec. 30. Hastings Reservation Monterey County. Friez (shelter) 59° 36% ; Psych. 61° - 46° 27% ; Simple probe 60°. Foxboro Red (open) 56½ ; Psych. 59° " Blue (shrub) 54½ ; Psych 59½° (Sunshine on grass & shelter may give poorly representative temperatures). Weather: overcast thin cirrus with breaks, light wind, good visibility. Departed for Berkeley 1135- via. Santa Cruz, mileage 49650 ; arrived home at 1620, mileage 49817. Overall trip mileage 670 miles. Chargeable to grant 414 mi. @ 7¢ , cost $28.98. Dec. 31. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County: 1020. Serviced instruments in Behavior Lab. pen. Baited and set walk-in trap in the pen. Weather clear, moderate to fresh northeasterly wind with mod- erate turbulence.

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W. J. Francis 1964. Journal Jan. 2. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, California. Animal Behavior Lab - orating on Grizzly Peak Blvd. Serviced rain gage in the quail enclosure. Visited trap with 1 can of chick chow inside the pen. Last night's rain .07". Weather clear, very light wind, excellent visibility. 7615 Serviced trap & left unset. Jan. 6. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0825 Weather at Behavior Lab: overcast. AC and AS with breaks; lowest layer estimated at 600 feet; good vis- ilibility. Very light winds, no tur- bulence. Noted that the tips of the grass in the quail enclosure is turning yellow, either from cold or drought. Serviced weather in- struments and scattered one can of grain in and around the unset trap in the pen. Left station at 0900. Jan. 7. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0945 At Behavior Lab: pen. Weather clear; light wind locally with moderate turbulence; fresh northerly winds in exposed locations. Serviced rain gage. Removed trap from

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W.J. Francis 1964 2. Journal Jan.7. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. inside the pen, and reset it in the open grassy area next to brush inside the Behavin hat. fence near the west gate. Jan.8. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 1045 Set up new 3'x5' trap in the edge of the Baccharis patch west of the Behavin hat. Kept the trap unset and baited the area around with 1/2 can of "chile clear". Cut down some of the taller weeds in the center of the pen. Weather: 940 Cirrus clouds, in a few spots dense enough to obscure the bright disk of the sun. Light wind with little turbulence. Left station at 1110, 1615. Checked traps; all grain enters in and around the new trap + a corey of about 30 seen foraging nearby. Set and re- baited this trap. Jan.9. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0815. Serviced trap (12 birds), reset and rebaited. Weather overcast ST and AS, light wind, no turbulence.

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W. J. Francis 1964 Journal. Jan. 10. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0840 at Behain Lab.' pen. Weather nearly clear, '10 ci in southeast quadrant, cold & still damp from last night's rain (0.07"). Some frost on vegetation tips in the pen. Serviced rain gage and traps. Jan. 11. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1035. Serviced traps. Left them un- sset, but visited the area when a second check at 1600 found no birds. Jan. 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0825. Serviced instruments in the Behain lab. pen. Weather overcast with occasional breaks AC and AS; continuous layer of AS est. at 10,000 feet, variable lower clouds, vegetation dry; haze over the bay. Very light wind with no turbulence. Visited the two traps refilled and left them unset. All bait was eaten around the trap inside the Be- chain station; a small portion remained inside the trap outside. Scattered are full can 1 grain inside the pen. Left the station at 0915. The water

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W.J. Francis 1964. Journal Jan. 13, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co., hole in the pen is now quite dry, and the tips of grass still somewhat yellow - however there is still plenty of greenery and I did not refill the water hole. Jan. 14. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0900 serviced rain gage in Behavior Lab. pen (0.23" since 1600 yesterday). Weather clear with excellent visibility, light to moderate northerly winds with slight turbulence. Relaited and set the two traps in the same locations: #1 just inside Behavior Station near the west gate; #2 within the Baccharis brush over the hill toward the Rad. Lab., west of the Behavior Station. Built around both traps was com- pletely eaten. Ground is wet and bare clay very gummy; frost or low vegetation and rocks in shadow, vegetation in the sunshine still wet. Jan. 15. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0825-0925 serviced traps (25 quail), set and related. Left trap.

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W. J. Francis 1964. 5. Journal Jan. 15. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. #2 covered with overlap over the top to test effect on feeding birds. Weather clear, light wind with slight turbulence. Jan. 16. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 0910 Serviced traps; #2 with the overlap covering was empty, with grain all around the outside completely eaten, that inside untouched. Left both traps set and un- covered. Installed screw hooks in the observation hut of the pen to suspend grain out of reach of mice - I hope! Left the station at 10:15. Weather thick #610 Serviced overcast ST and SC light wind, slight turbulence. 1610 Serviced traps. Light drizzle just beginning from solid ST overcast, becoming heavy drizzle as I left the station. Jan. 17. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 0835 Weather at Animal Behavior lab: Obscured in low ST covering the station with base about 200 feet below the station. Calmer, visibility 150 yards.

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W. J. Francis 1964 Journal. Jan. 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0900 Serviced trap #1, and rain gage in the pen (0.18"), scattered one can of grain in the pen. 1610. Serviced traps, then left both open, unset, unbaired. Weather: intermittent light drizzle from ST overcast, fresh winds with moderate turbulence. Jan. 18. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1040. Serviced rain gage (0.52"), Weather overcast Cu + Sc, with shower beginning, moving in from the South. Moderate wind, slight turbulence. Removed both traps. By the time these were loaded at 1120 shower was ended, sky 7/10 broken up Sc and some Ac, clearing rapidly from the west. Jan. 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1300 Serviced rain gage in Behavir lab. pen (0.69"). Weather obscured in ST overcast, with base est. 400' below the station; light drizzle. Wind light with slight turbulence to fresh with moderate gusts, westerly; stronger in exposed parts of area.

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W.J. Francis 1964. 7. Journal Jan. 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Scattered a can of feed in areas A2, and D2-4. Visibility quite variable, less than 50 yards in the pen. Jan. 20. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0905. Weather at Belvoir lab. from overcast ST, strong southerly winds with moderate turbulence. Ground & vegetation wet from previous rain. Good visibility below cloud layer. Serviced instruments; raingage 0.42". Scattered another can of feed, and left the station at 10930. Jan. 21. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1000 Serviced rain gage (3."-). Weather overcast SC, ST and AS through breaks in low clouds. Wind fresh with considerable turbulence. Ground very wet after heavy rain last night. Scattered one can of grain. Jan. 22. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0900. Serviced rain gage (0.85"). Weather 9/10 CU and SC, with some low ST in canyon slopes. Calm. Visibility good except in clouds. Some occurr-

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W. F. Francis 1964 8. Journal Jan. 22. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. related hail patches from yesterday and last night's thunderstorms still remaining on the ground, with the temperature near freezing. Spread 3 cans of grain to last until I return from field trip. On leaving the Station at 0935, sky had cleared to 4/10 fragmentary Cu, bright sunshine. Jan. 23. Berkeley, Alameda County. 0930 Left home for trip to Mc Millan Ranch, mileage 50246. Stopped at Behavior Lab. pen to service rain gage, and finally left the University at 1025, mileage 50258. 1520 Arrived at McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County, mileage 50496. Set up my two traps in the "Old House Covey" area, set & baited them. Set up and trapped a trap of McMillan in back of ranch house. On about 1/2 hour, took and landed 41 quail in the latter, then left sunset for the night.

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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.

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W.J. Francis 1964 10. Journal. Jan.25. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. 1300 Relocated trap from back of ranch house to flat near gully by old house. Adjusted and rebailed the two traps by the old granary. 1400. Checked Hygothermograph against Psychron: H.G. - 56%-50%. Psychron 54 1/2 -54%. 1625 Serviced traps at old granary. Moved 2'x4' trap across ravine to path to roast at old house; re- baited this and the trap near gully. Jan.26. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. 0830 Checked traps - all empty. 0940 left Ranch for home mileage 50508 and arrived in Berkeley (via San Antonio Mission and HLMR) at 1540, mileage 50759. Overall trip mileage 513 mi. ($35.90 @ 79 per mile). Jan.27. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0850 Weather at Behavior Lab. pen - overcast sc, est. 6000' with breaks, low layer of ST below station, to near- station level, about 500' thick. Calm. Visibility 6 miles except in cloud.

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W.J. Francis 1964. Journal. Jan.27. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. Serviced rain gage (0.01") and other weather instruments. Spread one can of chick chow plus one can of gain cleaning brought up from McMillan's. Jan.29. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County. 1000 Weather: overcast sc with breaks, ext. at 8000'; lower ST over hills & bay, variable density. Calm, visibility 1 mile. Scattered two cans of grain. Feb.2. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1255. Serviced rain gage (0.07). Weather: thin AS overcast with breaks, moderate to fresh wind, moderate turbulence. Ground & vegetation dry, in sunshine. Free water gone from water hole, but damp sediment still remaining. 1305 spy cleaning in the NE. Feb.3. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0840 Weather clear, fresh easterly wind, moderate turbulence, exceptional visibility. Serviced weather in- struments, scattered one can of

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W.J. Francis 1963 12 Journal Feb. 3 Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County gain and set two mouse traps inside the closed + unset wire trap inside the Behavior lab. pen. Left station at 0900. Feb. 6. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 0920 Weather clear, fresh northerly winds with moderate turbulence, exceptional visibility. Reset mouse traps in Behavior lab. pen, one Microwave taken. Scattered two cans of feed for quail. Feb. 10 Strawberry Canyon Alameda County. 0900 Weather at Behavior Lab. clear, light wind with slight turbulence. Visibility reduced by haze over the bay, locally unrestricted. Ground + vegetation quite dry, but plants generally still quite green with no wilting. Serviced weather instruments; reset mouse traps. Set up & baited the 3x5- trap in the pen (area D-4).

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W. J. Francis 1963 Journal. Feb. 11. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0830 Clear light wind, no turbulence. Released two quail from trap in the Behavior Lab. pen + left trap reset. Feb. 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0920. Weather at Behavior Lab. Clear, light wind, moderate turbulence. Water still remains in water hole. Reset mouse traps in runway, under wire trap. Set & baited 3'x 5' trap for quail, using "Hen Chow" in place of finer "Click Chow" more recently used. 1600. Checked trap - no quail. Feb. 14. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0915 Weather at Behavior Lab. Clear, light wind, no turbulence, exceptional visibility. No quail in the trap in the pen. Reset mouse traps. Feb. 15. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 1400. Weather at Behavior Lab. Free Clear (after 0.19" rain last night) Light to moderate wind, moderate turbulence, excellent visibility. Serviced rain gauge & mouse traps - baited with mixture of grease & grain.

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W. J. Francis 1964. Journal. Feb. 16. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1700 Weather at Behavior Lab. clear, calm, excellent visibility. Set 3x5 traps & baited with ½ can of grain. Reset mouse traps. Feb. 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0930 Weather at Behavior Lab. clear, very light wind with no turbulence, excellent visibility. Serviced traps in the pen, baited & reset (½ can of hom churn in grain 3x5 traps). Feb. 18. Serviced trap at 1800. Feb. 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0840 Weather at Behavior Lab. clear with strong & turbulent easterly wind, excellent visibility. No grain in the trap inside the pen. 1730 Weather: very light wind, no turbulence, excellent visibility; noticeably warm. Torte no grain in the traps inside the pen. Others all out of sight. Sighted black & white cat just outside the pen fence.

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W.J. Francis 1964 Journal. Feb.20 Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 0850 Weather at Behavior Labr. Clear, excellent visibility, strong turbulent easterly wind. Serviced traps. Set box trap for cats just outside the fence of the pen. Left station 0915. 1725. Checked traps, no quail. Feb.21. 0850 checked traps, no quail. Weather clear, very light wind with no turbulence, excellent visibility. Water hole is completely dried up but grass + other vegetation quite green. Placed a pan of water in the quail walk-in trap. Mice still very abundant. Feb.22 1020. Weather at Behavior Labr. clear, moderate wind with slight turbulence. No quail in traps in the pen, so re-located it in area E-10 between growing eucalyptus and dead brush in the corner. Baited with 3/4 can of grain and a pan of water. The water hole in the center of the pen is quite dry.

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W.J. Francis 1964 16. Journal Feb. 23. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1200 Checked traps in Behavior Lab pen no results. Reset, sinking the water pan flush with the ground and weighting it with a rock. Feb. 24. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0920 Weather at Behavior Lab. overcast ST, base about 200 ft. above station, light wind with slight turbulence, visibility about 5 miles. Serviced traps and weather instruments. Feb. 25. 12/10. Serviced traps, then removed large grain trap from the Behavior Lab. pen, reset mouse traps. Spread 1 can of grain in areas A3-A4- and D-4, and filled the water hole. Weather clear, moderate wind with slight turbulence. Left station 1250. Feb. 27. Wildcat Canyon, Contra Costa County. 0920 to 1100 made trip up eastern branch of Wildcat Canyon almost to the road on San Pablo ridge, returned on the opposite side of this branch. Weather clear, moderate easterly wind rather cool.

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W.J. Francis 1964. 17. Journal. March 2. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 0905. Weather at Behavior lab clear, good visibility, moderate northerly wind with moderate turbulence. Serviced instruments 0910, rain gauge 0.56". Scattered one can of grain, reset mouse traps. March 4. 1040. Replenished food and water & reset mouse traps in the Behavior lab. pen. Weather clear and warm, moderate wind with slight turbulence. 1333. Left Berkeley (Univ. and Sacramento), mileage 51792. Stopped in Gilroy to replace gasoline filter, and arrived at Hastings Natural History Reservation, Carmel Valley, Monterey County at 1930, mileage 51934. March 5. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. 0720 Weather overcast with breaks, low sc topping surrounding hills, light wind without turbulence. 0730 Noted a pair of Marsh Hawks (?) over grassy west slope. Made a circuit of usual quail cover locations around the headquarters

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W.J. Francis 1964. 18. Journal. March 5, Hastings Reservation, Monterey County area, but saw none, and got no replies to artificial quail cell. Re- turned for breakfast at 0830. (Later discussion with Gary Traufner makes it possible that presumed "Marsh Hawks" were in fact White-tailed Kites, which have been seen recently here). 1030. Started up the creek from the headquarters area. Weather cleared to 7/10 CU, moderate westerly wind with slight to moderate turbulence. Creek is entirely dry, even though we are toward the end of the rainy season. I followed the creek a little beyond the second fork, keeping to the right branch both times. At least the creek bed was slightly moist with some fresh green vegetation. By 1110, sky had cleared to variable (1 to 4/10) CU. Returned to h.q. area at 1225, and serviced traps (released 5 Scrub Jays & one wren. Golden-crown in Quail Hollow).

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W.J. Francis 1964 19. Journal, March 5, Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. Excerpts from H. White weather log: "21 Jan. 1964 Rain gauge at house 1.60 at 8 am "22 Jan. 1964 Rain gauge at house 1.08 "23 Jan. 1964 Rain gauge at house .59 "24 Jan. 1964 Rain gauge at home .02 "3 Feb. 1964 Mon. 12 noon Chart stuck - no record other than max. & min. for week." [Refers to Foxboro]. End excerpt. 1645 Psychron checks: 46½-41-63% H.G. = 46° - 60% 49½-45-70% Red - 47° 45- 41½ - 75% Blue - 44° 46½-41-63% Purple - 47° March 6. 0710 Weather overcast SW and SE, light winds, intermittent light drizzle. Made a circuit of the area but no sign of quail. A hawk was chasing sparrows on the hillside, and fresh bobcat (?) droppings seen in the hill above the Davis house. Returned at 0810. Left Hastings at 0915 (mileage 51934), by way of Solar to Paso Robles Airport, thence south to Creston and to east west end of Cornatti Canyon. Observed quail areas up a side canyon near the pine

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W. J. Francis 1964. 20, Journal. March 6, San Juan Canyon, San Luis Obispo County. Tree with Golden Eagles nest, just before coming into cultivated part of the canyon. Thence to McMillan Ranch, arriving 1353, (mileage 52088). A well developed thunderstorm was located to the west about 1500, but San Juan Creek area had clear skies, with only scattered Cumulus. From 1400 to 1430 looked for quail in the planted brush beyond the old house, interrupted by a short rainy period. Sky now completely over- cast with CuNb; apparently a major cold front is bringing a line of showers & thunderstorms. 1730 After only a few light showers, sky nearly clear, some cumulus; brisk west wind. Ended observations. 1900 Psychron check of Friez hygrothermograph: H.G.: 40° - 43% Psychron: 40.5-33° - 41/9o Excerpts from Mc Millan Weather Log : "Monday, Feb. 17. Weather cold, bright, dry for some time. "Evidence of pairing noted in quail of Ranch Covey. "Plenty green forage for cattle and quail although promise of more growth is not evident.

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W.J. Francis 1964. 21. Journal. March 6. McMillan Ranch San Luis Obispo County. "Weather of February extremely different than cloudy, humid conditions same time last year season." "Thurs. Feb. 27.. Instrument evidently was not wound on last change of charts. "I will say this may be another 1951 for the quail." "Monday March 2... .08 of rain in gauge from storm that passed through area during previous two-day period." - end excerpt - March 7. Unable to get up before noon with stomach upset + headache - finally made it and left for Hastings about 1:30 p.m.; mileage 52096. The distance from John Road above Bradley to Hasting City was 34 miles, time 35 minutes! - slightly longer time than the 4 miles longer by way of Jolon. 1617 arrived at Hastings Reservation Monterey County, at 1617. Reset and baited the two quail traps near the Bell house. Weather has varied rapidly from clear + cold with northwest wind to cloudy, then overcast early this

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W.J. Francis 1964. 22, Formal March 7. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. morning, and thunder, hail, and a snow flurry about noon, then clearing to scattered cumulus, and entirely clear at Hastings on arrival. Wind shifted to southerly just before leaving Me- Willaits, perhaps local shower wind. March 8. Weather at 0640 clear, very light down-canyon wind, small amount of frost on ground but frozen quite hard. 0655 Psychrometer reading on the ground (bulb 3" high) 25-1/2°, wet frozen or wet bulb. No signs of quail this morning. Serviced instruments, removed and stored all traps, and left for Berkeley at 1042, mileage 52218. Arrived Berkeley 1358, mileage 52362 1725 Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Commenced observing in Behaia lab pen after scattering 1/2 car of grain, filling water hole, and checking rain gage. March 9. Weather at Behaia lab pen at 0910: ST, with base 300' below station obscuring sky; light inter- mittent drizzle; light wind with

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W. J. Francis 1964. 23, Journal. March 9, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County no turbulence. Serviced instruments at 0925, & scattered one full can of grain. 0955 checked weather at Dropisatin Point on San Pablo Ridge: overcast, but much thinner, more water on pavement indicating a much greater precipitation. March 10. 0900 Weather at Behavior Lab. clear, very light wind, no turbulence. Set 30 live-traps for mice inside the pen. 1700 Weather the same except for high CI increasing. Serviced the live-traps, observed quail from 1720 until March 11. 1715. Weather at Behavior Lab, overcast with sc, As. threatening rain, wind fresh with strong tur- lulence. Serviced mouse traps (II Microtus and Reithrodontmys) and reset. March 12. 0825 Weather overcast As with occl breaks, calm, good visibility. Serviced rain gage (0.56") and traps. Took one shrew in addition to usual mice.

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W.J. Francis 1964 24. Journal. March 13. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County. 0915 Weather at Behavior Lab, clearing with 3/10 CU, light northerly wind, good visibility. Serviced rain gage (0.10") and mouse traps in the pen (7 mice, 2 shrews). March 14. 1015 Weather at Behavior Lab. clear, light wind, slight turbulence, visibility reduced to 5 miles in haze. Serviced mouse traps. 1040. Scattered 1/2 can of grain. March 15. 1700 Weather at Behavior Lab. clear, light wind with slight tur- bulence, good visibility. Serviced mouse traps (11 mice, 2 shrews) (+1 shrew) March 16. 0915 Weather clear fresh NE wind with moderate turbulence, excellent visibility. Serviced mouse traps (8 mice, 1 shrew). Only two of the mice were full grown Microtus, others half-grown young. Serviced instru- ments 1000, entered Foxboro Record. 1025 Kodachrome 35 mm. Looking north in pen to Pychron case in C-4; 1/25, f.11, 25 feet.

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W.J. Francis 1964. 25. Journal. March 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1500 Serviced traps at the Behavin Lab, 18 mice (mostly small Microtues) and 1 cat in trap outside the pen. Weather clear, light wind, slight turbulence. Placed Foxboro probes in ice-bath for calibration. 1552 Completed reflecting traps, 6 each in areas A-1 through E-1, covering the upper 1/10 of the pen. Scattered 1/2 can of grain. March 18. 1220 Serviced trap - 4 mice only. Reset traps 6 each in A2 to E2. Removed dead cat from box trap, took to Ward Russell in MUZ. March 19. 1430 Serviced traps, 7 mice; reset in areas A-3 to E-3. Removed large instrument shelter & returned with the Foxboro instrument to Ent. dept. (George Tamaki) March 20. Vernal equinox. Weather at Behavin lab. overcast CU, threatening showers; moderate to fresh westerly winds with stray turbulence. 1345- Serviced traps, 8 mice, are song-sparrows. Reset in areas A4 to E4.

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W.J. Francis 1964 26. Journal March 21. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County . 1035 at Behavin Lab. pen, serviced mouse traps (13 mice, only 3 Microtus) and reset in A-5 to E-5. Reset box trap for cats outside the pen. Weather: variable sky cover averaging 8/10 Cu and Cu N6, with showers all around the area, brief shower ended locally shortly before I arrived at the pen, only few scattered drops until leaving at 1155. 1805. Commenced observations in the Behavin Lab. pen. Weather clearly with 9/10 Cu and SC, light wind with slight turbulence; sun on tops of surrounding trees briefly, all in shadow at 1211. March 22. 1405. at Behavin Lab. pen, Weather: obscured in clouds with base about 200' below station visibility 150 yards, light wind with no turbulence, Moderate to heavy rain from early morning until about 1330, with numerous showers still in the area. Serviced traps (11 Microtus, 1 Perex) and

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W. J. Francis 1964. 27. Journal. March 22, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. next in areas: A-6 to E-6, 1425 clouds breaking & visibility improved, moderate wind gusts, Cu and Cbk clouds with few breaks. Left station at 1505 after short observation period with no activity of birds in the pen. March 23. 0830 Weather at Behavior Lab. overcast Sc and Cb at est. 4000', few breaks over the coast; good visibility, very light wind. Serviced traps (3 Microtus, 1 Sorex) and next in the same area. Ground & vegetation still very wet from previous precipitation. March 24. 0845 Weather at Behavior Lab. partly cloudy, 6/10 Cu (variable), light to moderate wind with slight turbulence. Serviced rain gage (0.05") and traps, and reset traps in A7-E7. Big yellow cat escaped from trap when door released as I was stuffing the cracks. March 25. 1700 Weather at Behavior Lab. clear, light wind, no turbulence. Serviced mouse traps (6 Microtus), and left un- spring traps in place. 1712 Began

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W.J. Francis 1964. 28. Journal. March 25. Strawberry Canyon Alameda County. observation of goral in the pen from the hut - no disturbance made after this time. 1807. Moon about 2 days short of full now visible above the topso of the tallest surrounding trees. March 26. 1700 Serviced traps and reset all in areas A-8 to E-8, except 3 around D-4 feeding area. March 27. 1600 Serviced traps (5 small Microtus) and reset in A-9 to E-9. Set cat trap outside the pen, and two snap-traps inside the observation hut. March 28. 1570 Serviced traps (2 mice) and reset in A-10 to E-10, plus 1 in D-4 and 3 in ~~C-1 March 29. 1630. Serviced traps (4 mice), and reset 26 in various areas as a last effort to reduce the populations. March 30. 0840 Weather at Berkeley lab. overcast with high thin As, good visibility, light wind with no turbulence. Serviced traps (7 mice) and removed traps from pen.

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W.J. Francis 1964. 29. Journal. March 30 Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0900 Serviced hygrothermograph and rain -gage, flushed [illegible] filled water hole. [Total catch from March 10 to date about 150 mice (Microtus and Reithrodontomys) and 10 Sorex.] April 1. Weather at Behavior lab. over- cast with occial breaks in variable CU, showers all around. Moderate NW wind with slight turbulence. Serviced rain gauge at 0915 (0.35 "). April 5. Weather at Behavior lab. at 1720: clear, moderate winds with slight turbulence. Scattered 1/2 can of grain. April 6. 0905 Weather at the Behavior Lab. clear, light to moderate wind with moderate turbulence, Serviced hygrothermograph. April 8. 0930 Cloud grass in the center of the Behavior lab. pen with a Mott "Mop" mower courtesy of U.C. grounds & building who pro- vided mower and operator. Weather clear, warm and springlike.

W. J. Francis 1964. 30. Journal. April 8. Enroute Berkeley to Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. Left U.C. at 15-28, mileage 5-3/68; stopped 15 minutes in Gilroy for gas and groceries and reached Hastings at about 1710, mileage 5-33/11. Took quarters in the bomb-house. April 9. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. 0615 Weather, light easterly wind, no turbulence; excellent visibility; grass in open fields moderately wet with dew, very few small frost patches. Checked headquarters area for quail. During the day dismantled the weather station on the hillside, after celebrating the 3 Foxboro probes in ice bath, shade, and sunshine. Stored the small shelter in the barn; large shelter & instruments to be returned to the Entomology dept. at Berkeley. 1710 A careful survey of usual quail foraging & roosting areas, until 1640, gave completely negative results, not even any distant sounds of quail boring head.

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W.J. Francis 1964 3/1. Journal April 10. Hartwig Reservation Monterey County. 0630 Made morning survey of local area for quail. 0815 Left Hartwig for McMillan's, via Hunter Liggett Military Reservation, where I made a road survey of Argyle Road & Bear Trap Loop areas. Mr. Fred Coole has left here to work with the Fish & Wildlife Service in Fort Worth Texas; his successor has not arrived. 1315 Gassed at Paso Robles mi .53442, Arrived at McMillan Ranch at 14/15, picked up weather charts & took following from McMillan weather log: "Friday, March 20. Cow calls heard this morning. Quail pairing. Isolated pairs seen as of nesting. "Saturday, March 28. The annual growth... has prospered from the recent rain. North facing slopes are still in condition to produce a normal annual growth. Flaxseed is blooming.... Cow calls have been heard. Pairing is now the rule... quail at ranch house are not coming to feed in yard... "Wednesday, April 1....56 of an inch is radically changing.... drought."

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W. J. Flanigan 1964. 32. Journal. April 10. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. 1700 after some discussion with Dan, examined the pasture where many quail were feeding. Grass was sparse & dried, but the ground covered with small but lush Erodium, some flowering, many seeded. This food concentration is obviously far in excess of the quail requirements and is in contrast to the un- grazed enclosure with taller gasses either wholly or partially dried, and no Erodium - also no quail feeding there. 1705- Drove over ranch roads to check old house, trees & willow cops, and thence down Gillis Canyon road en route x Hastings. 1752 at San Juan road mileage 53494. Arrived Hastings about 2030, mileage 53617. April 11. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. Early morning field trip 0615-100728 locating and observing quail in the lead quarters area. Weather clear, light easterly wind, moderate dew on grass. Packed up, including weather instruments to be returned.

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W.J. Francis 1964 33. Journal. April 11. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County and drove back up toward Calaveras to check possible scavengers at deer carcass noted yesterday - nothing there, a turkey vulture seen soaring nearby. Returned and took departure from Hastings gate at 0945 mileage 53624, and returned to Berkeley via Monterey and Santa Cruz, arriving home at 1427 mileage 53784. Total trip mileage - 616. April 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 1000 Weather at Behavior Lab clear, light wind no turbulence, no dew at this time. Serviced instruments, spread 1 can of grain, and filled water hole. They walked over brush & fields outside the Behavior Lab to the north until 1055, and left the station at 1105. 1800 Observed quail in the Behavior Lab pen until 1858.

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W. J. Francis 1964. 34. Journal April 25 Saturday, Strawberry Can- yon, Alameda County. Pen in the Behavior Lab. was not visited due to illness in last 12 days. Serviced wire summo - hygrothermograph had stopped Wed. afternoon with loss of 3 days record. At 1600 scattered one can of grain and filled water hole, which was dry. Weather clear; light wind, slight tur- bulence. Vegetation still growing well, although recent showers brought only slight rain (0.03" in the rain gage today). Several thistles flowering at 3' height, but greases much predominant. April 26. Changed to Pacific Daylight Saving Time Today. 1909 at Behavior Lab. pen, weather clear & calm, water remains in water hole. Sun remains on surrounding trees, but pen structure completely in the shade. April 29. Weather at Behavior Lab. locally overcast with thick stratus covering the hills, bare 1000' above station. Moderate to fresh winds with moderate turbulence, generally southerly direction here.

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W. J. Francis 1964 35. Journal. April 29. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Commenced fog-drip with ground cover quite wet under eucalyptus, open glass sometimes quite dry. At 0925, after walking through area to the west of the Behavior lab., scattered one can of grain and filled the water hole in the pen. May 1. 1255 Weather at Behavior lab. Variable CV averaging 7/10, moderate to fresh westerly winds, moderate turbulence. Serviced rain gage & scattered another can of grain. (Rain 0.08") May 4. 1055 Weather at Behavior lab. Cloudy with 9/10 CV, light to moderate southerly wind, moderate turbulence; occur showers last 36 hours. (Rain 0.17") May 6. 1850 At Behavior lab. pen, sun - shine still over half the top of the pen, ground surface entirely in shadow. Weather 2/10 AS and CI, light SWly wind with slight turbulence, good visibility. Scattered a can of grain and filled water-hole, commenced observing from the hut at 1855.

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W.J. Francis 1964 36. Journal. May 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County- 1005 Weather at Behavior Lab. pen: station obscured in ST cloud with base 300 below station visibility 50-75 yards; moderate westerly wind with moderate turbulence. Heavy fog drip from eucalyptus and tops of vegetation wet with intercepted moisture. Vegetation in the pen Green & vigorous - almost lush, grasses and thistles predominating. Uncut grasses up to 4 feet tall and seeded out, thistles and other composites flowering. 1025. Derriced instruments, filled water tubs, and scattered one can of grain. Drag cut dust baths - ground is very hard & compact, although trace of moisture evident in clods 4-6" deep. Clay clods would not break up under the plow. Tried at hand lawn-mower on the grass with completely negative results. May 17. 1255 at Behavior Lab. pen, weather partly cloudy with 7/10 cu, light southerly winds with only slight turbulence. Grass is largely headed out, and very tall, al-

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W. J. Francisco 1964. 37. Journal. May 17. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. though not very thick. Up to 5 feet tall where undisturbed, 1 1/2 to 2 feet in areas which were cleared in April 8. Serviced raingage (0.17"), filled water hole and spread a full can of grain. Small birds noted inside the pen: House Finch, Song Sparrow, Oregon Junco, American Goldfinch. 1452. Left the station. May 18. 0905. Weather at Behavior Lab. pen: Obscured in thick stratus, base about 40 feet below station. Very light wind, no turbulence. Visibility 50-75 yards. Vegetation damp; ground surface dry. Serviced Thaygrothermograph and checked nest. Took samples of the dominant grass inside the pen, and another grass growing just outside (mixed with wild oats Avena fatua), to the Herbarium, where they were identified as Festuca elatior L. (inside the pen), and Bromus rigidus Roth, outside.

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W.J. Francis 1964 38. Journal May 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1210. At Behavior Lab. pen. Weather fair, 4/10 CU (or broken-up ST), light to moderate westerly winds with slight turbulence. May 20. 0915 at Behavior Lab. pen. Weather overcast ST and SC, few breaks, variable low ST in canyons on west slopes. Intermittent rain during last night & early morning, all vegetation very wet. Very light wind. Serviced rain gage (0.04") checked nest. In contrast to wet vegetation, only the surface of the soil is wet and that not much more than dampened. May 21. 0930 at Behavior Lab. pen, weather overcast ST with many breaks, very light SWly winds. Nest in B-6 unchanged, removed all eggs (including 2 found on ground) to Miwako Tamura, in Behavior Group, to incubate & determine viability.

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W.J. Francis 1964. 39. Journal. May 25. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0855. at Behaim lab. pen. Weather clear, visibility good light wind with moderate turbulence. Filled water hole, spread a can of grain, and serviced instruments. Water hole was completely dried up. left the station at 0920. May 26. 14/10 Behaim lab. Weather 8/10 Cu, showers last night and today. Light swlly wind, slight turbulence except in showers. Serviced rain gauge (0.02"), refilled water hole. Toole sample of herb near two of the quail nests, and checked them at the Jepson Herbarium; identified as Aster chilensis. May 28. 1330. Behaim lab. Weather overcast C1 and C5 with breaks, light winds with slight turbulence. Checked rain gauge in pen (0.04") Observed from the hut until 1405, then spread a can of grain and refilled the water hole.

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W.J. Francis 1964. Journal. May 30. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 855. Weather at Behavior lab: clear, light southerly wind with no turbulence, visibility 5 miles. Spread a can of grain, filled water hole & commenced observations of penned birds at 1907. May 31. 1145 At Behavior Lab. Weather: obscured in ST cloud over the hills with base variable about 500 feet below station; light southerly wind with slight turbulence; visibility 50-100 yards. Ground wet with fog drip under eucalyptus trees, and fallen weeds also wet with intercepted moisture. June 1. 1000 at Behavior lab pen. Weather 1/10 CU and fracto-ST, light to moderate westerly wind, slight turbulence. On approaching the station, a small doe crossed Grizzly Peak Blvd. just ahead of us then a small fawn, about 15" tall followed - so young as to be a little unsteady on its feet. At the quail pen I saw another doe with a slightly larger fawn just outside the enclosure fence.

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W.J. Francis 1964 41. Journal. June 1. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. 1040 Serviced instruments, then cleared some grass + thistle to improve observation in the east center of the pen, until 1055, and commenced observation from the hut. left the station at 1140. June 5. 1622 At Behavior hbl. pen. Weather overcast ST cloud with sloping base 50-100 feet above hillsides and covering Grizzly Peak. Moderate SW wind with slight turbulence. Water-hole dry. Filled water hole + spread a can of grain. Noted that dust baths showed clear evidence of use + Serviced rain gauge (illegible) (.02"), and returned to observation hut 1630. June 7. 1245 At Behavior hbl. pen. serviced weather instruments. Spread a can of grain, filled water hole, put out 3 handfuls of pigeon grit. Weather Yo CO, light westerly wind with slight turbulence. loaded equipment for field trip.

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W. J. Francis 1964. 42. Journal. June 8, Berkeley, Calif. Left home for field trip, mileage 54990, stopped at MVZ to pick up note- paper for Ian McWillan, and got underway at 0911, mileage 54998. Arrived at McWillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County at 1430. Set up quail traps both front & back of house, + serviced them until 4:30; "active" trap in each of ranch house then reset; the other day traps in front of the house still set - nothing yet caught in this. June 9. McWillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County, 0630 Made a walking road census of quail between ranch house and Old House, until 0720. During the morning dissected yesterday's specimens and improved entrance to quail trap, from which some have escaped. at 1310, to Marian Canyon for observations near springs & barley fields. Noted watch stopped at 1335 - reset to 1410 by guess, and started walking through Marian & Portuguese Canyon, until 1510. Took Kodachrome #8 on pasture, 1/50, F.8 10 ft. Kodachrome II ASA 25', same spot as last year vegetation photo and sample.

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W.J. Francis 1964 Journal. June 9. McWilliam Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. 1523 Returned to ranch house and reset watch to 15:55 - add 32 minutes to time since reset by guess. 1600 Serviced trap in front of house. 1745. Take Astragalus #9, vegetation in front of ranch house ungrazed by cattle, 1/25, f.8, 8 feet, ASA 25; approx. same spot as last year photo. 1930 to 2020 toured ranch by pickups to note quail distribution and state of vegetation. Filaree (Erodium) growing alongside & often in center strips of all dirt roads - sometimes 8-10 inches in diameter. Other green plants scattered along roadside, although grass is completely dried up & brown (largely Bromus rubens). In the soil bank land north of the ridge scattered alfalfa has much fresh green growth, and the Atriplex hedges are also putting out fresh new tips; alfalfa is grazed down (deer, rabbits?) on top, but green at bottom & available to quail. Erodium has many fruits and does not show evidence of heavy use. Both soil bank and protected pastures offer fairly thick grass plus brush for

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W.J. Francis 1964 Journal. June 9, McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. potential utilization as nesting cover. During this trip we saw about 11 deer, including two forked-horn bucks, with 4 I saw this morning, if no duplication there are 15 or near the ranch. Several jackrabbits & very numerous cottontails. A pair of horned owls near the adobe ruin. June 10. Set quail trap in front of home, and removed, examined, & banded quail at 0900. Then rode over to north side of ranch, stopping to examine very luxuriant and freshly fruited Erodium in the midst of the soil banks grassland, and alfalfa in the flat meadow across the ridge; The latter is green, with several plants flowering, but the tips browsed off by deer in every case, the amount browsed apparently proportional to the length of stiff dead stems from last years growth. Neither the low- growing alfalfa nor the Erodium shows any sign of overuse by quail. Also examined the ex- closure above the ranch house

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W.J. Francis 1964 Journal June 10. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County, which has been protected for about 20 years where Stipa has become well established - this appears to provide ample grail nesting cover. I dismantled the weather station and loaded the instrument shelter and hygrothermograph, leaving the rain gauge in place. Left the ranch at 1330, mileage 55240, and returned via Camatti Canyon, Creston, Paso Robles, and Jolon, where I traversed back roads over previously surveyed grail areas, then direct to Berkeley. Saw 5 dead deer apparently road killed, including a fork-horn buck and a fawn, and several deer in Hunter-Liggett area. Arrived at Berkeley 1915, mileage 55306, total trip mileage 516 miles. June 11. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda co. 0830 Weather at Behavior Lab: clear, moderate westerly wind, good visibility. Vegetation quite wet with dew. Scattered doe can of grain. Serviced rain gauge (0.80").

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W.J. Francis 1964. Journal. June 13. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 1045. Instructed Catherine Pyre in servicing instruments & feeding and watering quail during my absence from Berkeley the next six weeks. Cemented hygothermograph, filled water hole, & spread a carf of grain. July July 26. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda, Calif. 1045 Returned to Behavin Lab. pen after six weeks absence; filled water hole & scattered grain. The aspect of the vegetation has changed, but not too radically; grames are withered & no longer thich any-where. Thistles and hemlock are tall, thistles to 7-8 feet and in bloom; hemlock taller (to 10 feet, but dries out. Bristly ox-tongue and very few elm forles are lush & thriving. All the eucalyptus shrubs have put at much new growth and will require pruning to keep them in the limits of the enclosure. Baccharis are well established and dominating their immediate areas. Mouse holes in the ground are very numerous -

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46a. C.B. Pyle notes on California Quail in Behavior Lab., June-July, 1964. June 16. 0945. Hen incubating nest in A-5, D-9 nest unattended. Found 1 egg on ground in D-10 corner. June 19. 1130. Hen incubating nest in D-9. Hen not in nest in A-5 - three broken egg-shells in the nest, no contents, apparently hatched. June 23. 0930. All eggs but one hatched in each nest. June 26. A hen was sitting on the abandared nest in B-3. June 30. Hen brooding chicks in nest in D-9, B-3 nest abandoned. Many chicks ran from D-9 nest, July 7. 1500-1630, Birds flushed from D-10 to A-10, count of 8 chicks. July 14. 1430-1630. 7 chicks feeding in C-10. July 21. 1030-1230. One chick flew with adults. July 24. 1000-1200. 5 chick flew.

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W. J. Francois 1964. Journal. July 26. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. another reduction by trapping is indicated. Death at 1100 is clear stratus along the hillside having just cleared in this area; light variable winds. July 28. At Behavior Lab. pen at 1040; filled water hole and spread grain in the pen. Weather clear, very light wind. Sun low, illum- nating about half the ground area of the pen. Observed birds from the observation hut until 1040. 1925 Sun is now completely gone from all parts of the pen, but still shining on upper half of the surrounding trees. July 30. 1355 at Behavior Lab. pen Weather clear (after thick stratus all morning), light winds. Set 30 live-traps for mice, all just to the left of the observation hut where workings are very numerous. 1530 Removed 4 Microtus from traps and reset all traps. 1945. Returned to pen; clear and light wind; sun only on tops of surrounding trees. Observed from

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W.J. Francis 1964 48. Journal. July 30 Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County the hot until 2:05, then serviced traps, taking 11 Microtus for a total of 15. July 31. Drive through Wildcat Canyon current to Behavior Lab. in Strawberry Canyon, arriving 0830. Weather clear, light to moderate SE'ly wind with no turbulence. Serviced mouse traps, taking 3 Microtus (total 18), reset + relocated traps. Serviced H6, spread grain + filled water hole, and cleared more thistles from pen. Aug. 1. At Behavior Lab. pen at 1125; weather 9/10 Cu and Sc locally over East Bay Hills only; light wind, with occasional moderate gusts. Serviced mouse traps, took 7 Microtus for a total of 25 to date. Clouds are moving rapidly east to west and gusts becoming stronger by 1200. Reset and relocated traps taking two more Microtus (total 27), and ended visit at 1240. Aug. 2. 1315 Serviced mouse traps, took 7 Microtus , total 34. Reset + relocated traps.

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W.J. Francis 1964 Journal. Aug. 3. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0930. Weather at Behavior Lab. pen overcast ST, thin showing suns disc, base 200' above station. Moderate SE'y wind with slight to moderate turbulence. Clouds began breaking abt 1000 and sky was clear by 1030, when I left the station. Serviced mouse traps, taking 7 Microtus (total 34), and reset. Aug. 4. 1005 at Behavior Lab. pen, weather clear, light wind with slight turbulence. Serviced mouse traps, spradd additional grain. Took 6 Microtus total now 40. Cleaned, re-baited, & reset all traps (ex- cept one broken), left at 1045. Aug. 5. 0900 Checked quail & talked with personnel at the "Little Farm" in Tilden Park, then drove through Wildcat Canyon to check quail. 1015 at Behavior Lab., weather clear & very warm, moderate wind with slight turbulence. Serviced mouse traps, took 6 Microtus (total 46). Cleaned E'N corner of brush & obscuring weeds. Left station at 1040, and circled an

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W.J. Francis 1964. 50. Journal Aug. 5. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. foot the shrub area west of the station which was formerly home range & a large coyot. Building operations have taken over about half the area. No quail were seen or heard. Saw two feral cats and started a doe near the edge of the Baccharis; then saw two fawns in the brush nearby. Aug. 6. 0615 at Behavior hel. pen two minutes before sunrise - weather clear, light northeasterly wind, stratus visible over the coast. 0711 First rays of sun visible on Grizzly Peak; trees uphill from the pen are fully illuminated. 0716 Sunshine reaching the ground in the pen along the upper edges. 0735 Patch of AC in SE sky, 2/10 cover. 0820 Ended shut observations, entered pen to service traps; took one Microtus (total 41) and reset traps. Left station at 0840. Aug. 7. 0900 at Behavior hel. pen, weather 4/10 CU above 4000 feet, light SE ly wind. Serviced traps, took 6 Microtus (total 47) and one lizard. 0940 serviced hygrograph

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W.J. Francis 1964 51, Journal Aug.7. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Reset, relocated & rebaited with a grease and chick-chow mixture, about 3/2 of the mouse traps, previously used bait was peanut butter with rolled oats. Filled water hole & scattered several handfuls of grain. Left station at 10:15. Aug.8. 0845' weather at Behavior Lab. pen: observed in 57 covering lay and hills, moderate southerly wind with slight turbulence. Serviced traps, took 4 Microtus , total 51. Re- finished water & grain, and left at 0900. Aug.11. 1635' at Behavior Lab. pen. Weather clear, light winds, slight turbulence. Water hole completely dry. Filled water hole & scattered several handfuls of grain. Serviced traps, took 4 Microtus (total 55) and one junco banded Green + Lavender on right leg. Left un sprung traps but did not reset any. Aug.12. 0840 at Behavior Lab. pen. Weather clear, calm. 0940 Collected remaining mouse traps, none 8

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W. J. Francis 1964. 52 Formal. Aug. 12. Strawberry Camps, Alameda County, which were sprang, and returned them to the [illegible] museum. Checked Hygothermograph & cleared a few weeds obstructing view of E-10 corner. Aug. 14. 0805 at Behavir lab. pen. Weather Obscured in heavy stratus, covering Day & hills, rose just off the ground along slope of hill. Visibility 1/4 mile. Light winds. Water pool is dried up. Refilled Scattered grain, & serviced instruments. 1108. Returned to Behavirhal, weather clear moderate southerly west wind moderate turbulence, good vis- ibility. Numerous small birds (gold- fincles, juncos, and song sparrows) bathing in the water hole have al- ready reduced the water level very considerably. Observed from hut until 1132, then refilled water-hole and removed hygothermograph for adjustment. Aug. 16. 1915 at Behavir lab. pen. Weather clear and calm. Water hole nearly dried up, a little free water in the bottom. Sun is clear of the enclosure structure, still shining on nearby trees.

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W.J.Francis 1964 53. Journal. Aug.17.Strawberry Canyon Wasmela County. 0840. At Behavior Lab. pen. Weather clear (low stratus below over the day), light easterly wind with no turbulence. Re-installed hygro-thermograph. Filled water hole. The moist earth near the water hole shows signs of quail

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W. J. Francis 1964. 54. Journal. Aug. 24. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co water hole, and scattered grain. 140 Left Berkeley for Hastings Reservation, mileage 56895. 1730 Arrived Hastings Natural History Reservation, Monterey County, mileage 57039. Weather clear, very light wind, and warm. Aug. 25. 0655 to 0740 observed quail from parked car alongside the lake house, getting a good count. Spent the morning sun- marizing weather data obtained locally, then in the afternoon visited Bird's in Calera Canyon & Halsey's in Monterey. Aug. 26. 0630 observed from parked car in same position as yesterday but no quail. A Cooper's (a large Sharp-shinned) Hawk was hunting over the area, making numerous passes at cottontails, and even harrying a jackrabbit on the hillside! although quite large and an efficient flyer, this bird was in juvenile plumage. 0815 Left for McMillan Ranch, mileage 57127.

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W. J. Francis 1964 55. Journal. Aug. 26. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co., 1130 arrived at McMillan's mileage 57255'. After lunch drove to the ranch of Mr. Everett Hatch, 7 miles south of Cholame on Annette Road, and obtained data on rainfall this year from January on. Returned to ranch at 1445, mileage 57286. Carratti Canyon 1620. Took station near "gallinaceous guzzler" 9 road miles up the canyon from San Juan Creek crossing. Observed the area from the car until 1722. McMillan Ranch 1900 to 1950 observed quail near old house left for Hunter Liggett Military reservation at 2020, mileage 57318 and arrived at 2150, mileage 57395'. Aug. 21. Hunter Liggett Military Reservation, Monterey County. 0700 From Camp site in back of mission observed quail & turkey mixture (q.v.). Then checked in to game management office; no re- placement for Fred Cook has been obtained so management is at a standstill. Sgt. Richardson reports that 14 guzzlers have been ordered, but it is not clear who will decide on the location. At 1145, after

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W.J. Francis 1964. 56 Journal. Aug. 27. H.L.M.R., Monterey County... delay due to running out of gas, began a tour of the Argyle Road gnuil area. 1207 Took station at guzzler "TP", having counted 20 deer along the road in about 8 miles, mostly well travelled highway. Most were does with fawns, one doe with twins several fawns without a mother in sight. Area around the guzzler shows sign of use, several animal trails, and are dusting place with gnuil tracks. Observed 30 minutes, until 1237. Continued around back road to A.S.P., covering 5 road miles along the back roads. Left Hunter Liggert about 1:20 p.m, arrived home 4:50 pm, mileage 57604. Total trip mileage 709. Aug. 28. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. at Beharin Hall. pen at 1000, weather overcast with thinning ST over the hills, base est. 503 above station, moderate wried with slight turbulence. Water hole empty. Filled water hole, spread grain, moistened & stirred up dusting place. Removed Taylor hypothermograph.

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W. J. Francis 1964. 57. Journal. Aug. 31. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 1720 at Behavior Lab. pen, weather 9/10 CU after light rain this morning totalling .03". Fresh, turbulent westerly winds. Water hole dry. Filled water- hole. Shifted feed to Purina New Chow (rice click-chow, finer) and scattered one can. Installed Friez hygrothermograph. Sept. 4 1330 at Behavior Lab. pen, weather clear, quite warm, light winds. Cut tops of eucalyptus scubs where they were growing through the top of the pen. Filled water hole and scattered one can of grain Sept. 7. 0945 at Behavior Lab. pen, weather overcast SC, est. 3000', moderate southerly wind, slight turbulence. A little water remaining in the water hole. 1000 serviced Friez hygro- themograph. Filled water hole and scattered one full can of grain. Sept. 11. 0905 at Behavior Lab. pen, weather - sky obscured in SE over the hills, haze indistinct. Very light winds, visibility 1/2 mile.

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W.J. Francis 1964. 58. Journal. Sept. 11. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. Water hole in the pen still has a little water in the bottom. Refilled water hole & scattered one full can of grain. Sept. 14.. 0810 at Behain lab. pen, weather clear & calm. Top of pen wet with drops of dew (?). Water hole still half-full. Serviced instruments, filled water hole, & spread one can of grain. Sept. 17 0855 at Behair Lab. pen, weather obscured in ST clouds with base 100' below station, visibility 1/4 mile calm. Completed trimming eucalyptus shrubs of shoots going through the top & those overhanging the instrument shelter. Filled water hole & scattered 1/2 can of grain since previous ration was not com- pletely used up. 0940 light wind now sweeping cloud through the area, however no fog-dip, no condensation in the wire of the pen, and no moisture on ground or vegetation. Ended observations at 0945.

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W.J. Francis 1964 59. Journal Sept. 21. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda co. 0910 at Belavia Lab., pan, weather clear warm and dry (24% RH), fresh northerly wind with strong turbulence. Water hole + pan both completely dry. Serviced hygrometer graph, filled waterhole and pan, and scattered one full can of grain. Sept. 24. At Belavia Lab., pen 0900, weather clear + warm, fresh NE'y wind with moderate turbulence. Refilled dry water hole + scattered 1/2 can of grain, the previous ration not yet being used up. Also threw a little water on dusting areas to dampen them. Sept. 27 at Belavia Lab., pen, 1815-. Weather 4/10 sc, moderate westerly wind with slight turbulence. Water hole dry. Filled water hole + scattered a can of grain and at 1820 started observation period from the hut. Sept. 28. At Belavia Lab., pan, 0905. Weather 4/10 remnant of clearing SC, light wind with slight turbulence. killed a feral house cat just

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W. J. Francis 1964. 10. Journal. Sept. 28. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda co. on the pen. Serviced hygro- thermograph. Water hole was low with evidence of much splashing - dickey birds have evidently been bathing a great deal. Oct. 2. 0830 at Belaria lab. pen, weather clear, calm, and warm. Water hole dry; refilled, and scattered one can of grain. Oct. 5. 0830 at Belaria lab. pen, weather 7/10 AC at 8000' (est.) with fog over the bay, top 600' below the Station, calm. Water hole dry. Serviced instruments, filled water hole, and scattered 1 can of grain plus some pigeon grit. Oct. 12 0805 at Belaria lab. pen weather: dense fog over Berkeley Hills, lighter to the east and at the station visibility 75 yards, sun's disk visible becoming bright by 0820; vegetation only slightly damp and no condensation on the core of the pen. Water hole dry. Ser- viced instruments, replenished water and spread 1 can of grain.

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W. J. Frances 1964 61. Journal Oct. 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 0915 at Behavior Lab. pan, weather clear, fresh N to NE winds, moderate turbulence, warm and very dry - 75°; 15% R.H. Water hole dried up, all vegetation, except eucalyptus and Baccharis shrubs, & a few clumps of grass is dried up and brown. Serviced instruments, filled water hole and pan, and scattered one can of grain; observed from hut from 0930 to 0947. Oct. 22. 0955 at Behavior Lab. pan, weather clear, light NE'ly winds with no turbulence, still warm & dry. Water hole empty, but bottom still damp. Refilled water hole and scattered one can of grain, left pan at 0958, observing birds from the hut. Oct. 25. Sunday. Changed to Pacific Standard Time. Oct. 26. 0805 at Behavior Lab. pan, weather overcast locally, haze covering Grizzly Peak. Alto cumulus noted currente. Light westerly wind, no turbulence. Serviced instruments, filled water hole, and spread 1 can of grain.

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W.J. Francis 1964. 62. Journal. Oct. 27. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0825. Serviced rain gauge, 0.02". Oct. 28. Light intermittent rain last night became moderate to heavy, continuous rain this afternoon. Oct. 29. 0755. Serviced rain gauge, 0.92", season total 0.94". Rain continued during day and night intermittently, occasionally heavy. Oct. 30. 0925 at Behavior Lab. Fen weather, few scattered clouds, light northerly winds, ground wet from last night's rain. Serviced rain gauge, 0.45", season total 1.39". Oct. 31. 0830 Left Berkeley for Hunter Liggett Military Reservation, mileage 60512. Arrived 1130 mileage 60688 After checking into Room 1-C (VIP), and dinner, checked hunter's traps from 1330 on. Weather overcast with low & middle clouds, sun occasionally visible. Light winds and good visibility. Checked traps until [illegible] 1810. 1900 Left for Mc Millan Ranch, arriving about 2020.

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W. J. Francis 1964. 63. Journal. Oct. 31. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. Stayed there only long enough to extract rainfall records from 1945 to 1949, and discuss matter of mutual interest. Left about 2245 and arrived at Hunter Higgett at 0010 No.1, mileage 60844 (one way HLMR to McMillan's 77 miles, about 1 1/2 hours driving). Phone: King City 385-92/6. Deputy Post CDR - 6 Billing Office - 34 / 88 No.1 0850, left for Berkeley. Expense at HLMR $3.50 room, $.55 phone. Arrived in Berkeley 1200, mileage 61,020. Trip mileage 512. No.2. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 0820. At Behaira Lab. pen. Weather light rain, sky obscured in clouds with base 500 feet below station, very light wind, visibility 50 yards. Serviced weather instruments. Rain 0.76 in Sat. night showers plus light rain Sunday night and this morning. Season total 2.15". Left station at 0845.

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W. J. Francis 1964. 64. Journal Nov. 3. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, at Behavior lab. pen at 0938. Weather clean and calm, ground wet from past rain. Serviced rain gauge, 0.02"; total 2.17". Nov. 9. 0900 at Behavior lab., pen weather overcast with intermittent rain, cloud base at the level of the station, visibility variable 100 yards up. Rain gauge 1.33" total 3.50". Wind variable & gusty, reducing to calm between windy spells. Serviced weather instruments and spread 1 can of grain. Nov. 10. 1000 Serviced rain gauge in Behavior lab., pen, 0.87", total 4.37". Weather cold, overcast with showers accompanied by strong gusty winds, visibility good. Both yesterday and today noted new sprouting vegetation all over the enclosure, not yet identifiable. Nov. 11. 0955 Serviced rain gauge, 0.37"; total 4.74". Scattered 1/2 can of grain in A-2. Cold rainy weather.

W.J. Francis 1964. 65. Journal. Nov. 12. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda co. 0830 Serviced rain gauge in Behavior Lab. per. 0.65", total 5.39". Weather overcast with intermittent rain + showers continuing, cloud base at station level, good visibility below clouds. Nov. 13. 0915. Serviced rain gauge 0.06", total 5.45". Weather clear, visibility good, moderate sw'ly winds, ground still very wet after recent rains. Scattered another half-can of grain in A-2; previous ration consumed. Nov. 16. 0830. Weather at Behavior lab. per clear, fresh NE'y wind with strong turbulence. Serviced weather instruments and scattered grain mostly in A-2, some in center clearing. Nov. 19. 0900 Weather at Behavior lab. per clear, moderate to light northerly wind with moderate turbulence, good visibility. Scattered one can of grain mostly in A-2. - new sack of hen chow has much higher pro- portion of milo and less cracked corn than former sacks.

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W. J. Francis 1964 66. Journal Nov. 22. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 1200 Weather at Behavior Lab. per cloudy, clearing light wind with haze over the bay. Serviced rain gauge 0.33" total 5.78". Inspected forbaited area across Grizzly Peak Blvd. Most grain con- sumed, sparrows in the vicinity, no definite quail sign. Nov. 23. 0830 Weather at Behavior Lab. per fair, 4/10 very thin cl, thick layer of surface fog over the bay, calm & good visibility at station. Serviced instruments, scattered one can of grain. Ground very wet with heavy dew. Rain gauge 0.01" of fog drip, total 5.79". Nov. 25. 0910 Weather at Behavior Lab. per- Thick str layer from low levels to above the station obscuring sky. Visibility 100 yards; calm. Ground, vegetation, and structures very wet from past rain and fog drip. Serviced rain gauge, 0.06", total 5.85". Plenty of grain still present where scattered on Monday. all quail (11) present.

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W. J. Francis 1967. 67. Journal Nov. 30. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 0845 At Behavior Lab. pen, weather: station obscured in SF with trace 300 feet below station, visibility 100 yards, calm, no appreciable fog drip but vegetation damp with dew. Serviced instruments, rain gauge 0.12", total 5.97". Scattered one can of grain in A-2 and center clearing. Dec. 1. 0815 Serviced rain gauge in Behavior Lab. pen, 0.19" total 6.16". Scattered a full can of grain. Prebaited with another can of grain in Baccharis patch across the highway. Dec. 7. 0805. At Behavior Lab. pen weather overcast AS with occl breaks, from N'ly wind with moderate turb- lulence. Serviced instruments, rain gauge 0.13", total 6.29". Scattered one can of grain in A-1 to A-3 only. Dec. 7 1500. Set two grain traps, #1, 2'x4', in brush across the dirt road below the Behavior Lab. fence; #2, 3'x5', across Grizzly Peak Blvd in Baccharis brush adjacent to Eucalyptus grove.

W. J. Francis 1964. 68. Journal Dec. 8. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County 0900 Checked traps, no birds, with very little bait missing if any. Weather fair 5/10 thin C1, light wind with slight turbulence. Noted that seedlings just sprouted in dis- turbed grass along the roadside is almost entirely thistle. The new young growth inside the enclosure appears at this stage to be Medicago. Dec. 9. 1600 Checked traps. Dec. 11. 0810 Serviced rain gauge 0.28", total 6.57". Weather: sky obscured in base of ST, calm. Ground and vegetation very wet from past drizzle and fog drip. Checked traps out- side the Behavior lab. Dec. 12. 1620. Serviced traps. Dec. 13. 1525. Serviced traps. Dec. 14. 0820. Weather at Behavior lab. per fair, 1/10 C1, light northerly wind with no turbulence. Removed hypothermograph for repair, and

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W. J. Francis 1964. 69. Journal. Dec.14 Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. scattered a can of grain in the pen. 0840 Serviced traps. 1630 Returned to check traps again, and left them both unnet, so that birds may become accustomed to them without the trauma of capture. Reinstalled hygrothermograph at 1655. Weather overcast st with indefinite base and mist over the hills, light intermittent rain and drizzle, no wind. Dec.18 0935 Weather at Behavior lab. pen - sky obscured in base of stratus over the hills, intermittent light rain, Ground & vegetation very wet from last night's rain. Calm, visibility 200 yards. Scattered a can of grain, mostly in A1 to A3. Serviced rain gauge .16", total 6.73", set and baited the two quail traps outside of the Behavior lab, and saw & heard quail in the brush ween trap #2. Newly sprouted forbs in the enclosure now appear to be Medicago by their form, although no flowers or fruits as yet for definite identification. They are quite widespread.

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W. J. Francis 1964 70. Journal. Dec. 19. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1300 Checked quail traps, and serviced rain gauge (0.49", total 7.22"). Weather clear, gusty and shifting winds, unlimited visibility. Dec. 20. 1145. Checked quail traps and serviced rain gauge, 0.39"; total 7.61". Dec. 21. 1100 Checked quail traps, released one previously banded quail from trap #2, and left the traps unset. 1110 Serviced weather instruments in the Behavior lab. pm, rain 0.69", total 8.30". Scattered one can't grain in the pen. Weather overcast, ST over the hills with base 200' below the station (var- iable), middle clouds visible through occult breaks. Strong southerly wind with moderate turbulence. Later- mittent rain after heavy showers during last night. Dec. 24. 1200 at Behavior lab. pm, weather: station obscured in heavy ST covering the hills, base about 600' below the station. Calm.

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W.J. Francis 1964 71. Journal Dec.24. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. visibility 50 yards. Serviced rain gauge, 4.00" total 12.30". Scattered a can of grain in the pen, mostly in A-2. Additional new growth noted appears to be Geraniums in A-4 to A-8, and a large patch of hemlock in E-10 and nearby areas. Dec.27. 1235 at Behavin Lab. pen, serviced rain gauge (1.56", total 13.86"). Weather: Variable Cloudiness, average 7/10 CB and CU, showers throughout the area. Fresh southerly wind with moderate turbulence; excellent visibility. Scattered one can of grain in A-1 and A-2. Dec.28. 1000 at Behavin Lab. pen, with new sack of 25# Purina Hen Chow. Ser- viced instruments, rain gauge 0.37" total 14.23". Weather cloudy, variable cu and towering cu, ave. about 9/10 at the station. (Rain and hail last night). Moderate southerly winds with slight turbulence. Scattered are full can of grain in the pen.

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W. J. Francis 1964. 72. Journal. Dec. 31. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. 11:20 at Behavin Lab. pen. Serviced rain gauge, 1.72", total 15.75"; storm since Dec. 18, 9.18". Weather mostly clear with few CU, moderate westerly wind, slight turbulence, good visibility. Scattered me can of grain in the pen. Set and baited traps outside the Behavin Lab. 16:30. Checked traps - took several birds in trap #1, but before examining them, I slipped and fell on a hard area of brush, and gashed my right hand badly at the base of the thumb. I picked over the trap to release the birds, then returned to the highway and flagged down a passing motorists who took me to Lowell Hospital, where the wound was dressed and eight stitches taken. Meanwhile Cruz, whom I called from the hospital, went up to the traps, collected my gear and brought back the Ford which I had left up there, after releasing two birds that were entangled in the net used for removing the birds.

BOTANICAL SPECIMENS. FR-101. March 26, 1963. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. Erect herb 8-12 inches tall, flowers deep yellow with orange at base. (Amsinckia - Fireweed.) On bank between dirt road and parking lot in front of office buildings. Amsinckia douglasiana DC Buckthorn weed; Fireweed. (Boraginaceae) FR-102 March 26, 1963. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. Dissected leaves in green rosettes, prostrate to partially erect. Flowers nearly erect, lavender-purple; fruit with long beaks, 1-1/4" Erodium cicutarium L'Her. Growing on same bank as FR-101 above; also throughout area, especially on disturbed and compacted ground.) Red-stem Filaree. (Geraniaceae)

(Geraniaceae) ex: disturbed and compacted ground above; also threatened area, especially Growing on same banks as FR-101 Erodium cicutarium L'Her. fruit with long beaks 1-1/4" red/pink, lavender-purple) prostrate to partly erect flower Dacostea? (now in genus Resedaceae) FR-102 March 25 1983. Hastings Reservation Monterey County (Rosaceae) (Boerhaviaceae) Backthorn weed; Fireweed. Amsinckia douglasiana DC in front of office building, ..2917th st? in front of town lot potato dirt road and parking lot (Amsinckia - Fireweed -) drop yellow with orange at back FR-101 March 25 1983. Hastings Reservation Monterey County

FR-103. March 26, 1963. Hastings Reser- vation, Monterey County. Erect stem from basal rosette of leaves, few stem leaves, newer basal leaves nearly erect with outer basal leaves prostrate. Flowers pure white. (Allocarya?) In middle of grassy field near creek, intimately associated with very small Erodium plants. Old truck tracks across field are marked by especially dense patches of this plant. Plagiobothrys tenuellus Gray (Boraginaceae) FR-104. March 26 1963. Hastings Reser- vation, Monterey County. Low herb about 4 inches high, flowers exceeding leaves by an inch or two. Light blue flowers with white centers. On grassy slope below trucky hillside facing west. Nemophila menziesii H.A.A. Baby Blue Eyes. (Hydrophyllaceae)

(Hydrophyllaceae) Baptisia Blue Eyes Homophile A + A focusing west to east, white petals with purple veins. This is the first time I've seen this plant. It's a beautiful addition to our garden. I found it in a field near my house yesterday.

FR-105. March 26, Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. Herb with very short semi-erect basal leaves, much taller flower stems with single terminal flower yellow and white. Occurring in numbers on same hillside as preceding, but restricted to a small area about 30' diameter. FR-106. March 27, Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. Erect & well shaped, rather open, shrub, 12 feet tall, on chaparral slope, assoc- iated with live oak and chamise. Stems & twigs stiff. Leaves dark green on top, lighter below rather leathery. Pedicels pale lavender, flowers white with lavender tinge. Ceanothus cuneatus (Possibly a hybrid form, according to J. Davis). Buck-brush.

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FR-107. March 29, 1963. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County. Woody shrub 3 feet tall, bushy, many branching stems from base. New foliage soft and herbaceous. Composite yellow flower heads, newly opened heads with dark red streaks on ray flowers. Numerous persistent dead branches. On north-facing brushy slope above Marsh Springs. One of the co-dominants in this area, with sagebrush, thornate, and locally, Bush Lupine. (Golden-Bush - Haplopappus) Stenotopsis linearifolius. FR-108. March 29, 1963. McMillan Ranch. Woody shrub 3 feet tall single main stem, branching above, dull green leaves, silvery below. Flowers in terminal panicles, blue to purple with touches of white and yellow on young flowers; older & lower flowers darker. Same hillside as preceding, this specimen growing from same clump as Haplopappus and sagebrush. (Bush Lupine) Lupinus albifrons

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FR-109. Woody shrub, 3 1/2 feet tall, thin brittle branches, lower are nearly prostrate, many stems much branched near base. Foliage variable on main stems from same root system, very similar to Haplopappus. No flowers, new growth on lower part of branches terminating in panicles of last years fruits. Some hillside as far pre- son (McMillan Ranch, Mar 29, 1963). Artemisia californica. California Sagebrush. FR-110. McMillan Ranch, March 29, 1963. Semi-prostrate woody shrub, main stem lying on ground, with branches at all angles including vertical. No flowers, last years fruits terminal in dead ends of twigs. Small, entire, alternate leaves dull gray-green, somewhat ciliaceous. On same hillside as above species, but much less frequent. Eriogonum fasciculatum California Buckwheat.

FR-III. March 29, 1963. McMillan Ranch. Shrubby herb with foliage in low Dense cluster about 8" tall, with tall fruiting stems 2 to 3 feet tall. These stems dark red, but covered in part or entirely with fine white to- micantum; dead and bearing last years fruit in axils a terminal, solitarily. Foliage light gray-green felted thinly on front & thickly on back with whitish tomentum. Erigonum gracile Benth. FR-112. March 29, 1963. McMillan Ranch Climbing herbaceous vine, young specimen erect without support to 12", others climbing on Golden-bush and Sagebrush. Flowers small, white, axillary in small panicles, soft box-like fruit maturing first at lower parts of stems. Tendrils once or twice branched and opposite light green, glandular leaves; curling into a tight spiral to pro- duce tension or holdfast held with only a few turns. On same hillside as previous specimens; higher, near crest of hill. Echinocystis fabacea var agrestis March fabaceus var agrestis

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FR-113. Spreading woody shrub, much branched from base 3 1/2 feet tall; stems very brittle - apparently dead, but with fresh leafy stems growing from them. No flowers, but with Salvia like seed pods on a few stems. Growing on east facing slope of Patagonica Canyon here co-dominant with sagebrush. Many limbs of these clumps are quite dead. (March 29, McMillan Ranch). FR-114. McMillan Ranch, March 29, 1963. Low shrub growing at base of tree above, rather woolly herbage. Flowers bright orange red terminal on soft herbaceous stems, in a panicle becoming a rather dense tuft terminally. Woolly Paintbrush Castilleia foliolosa

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April 4, 1963 FR-115. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. In 100'x100' enclosed pen in Behavin Lab, gentle SE facing slope recently disturbed incident to construction. Low herb, dense central rosette on ground, a few stems becoming partly erect. Inflorescence terminal or axillary corymbs. Erodium cicutarium FR-116. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. Same location. Prostrate herb many stems radiating from central root, small yellow flowers; legume coiled into a loop. Medicago apiculata Willd. FR-117. Low herb much branched from single tap root, leaves as very long stem-like stalks much ex- ceeding main stems, deeply dissected. Flowers purple, 5-merous, in pairs in axils of leaf stems. Geranium dissectum L. Common geranium.

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April 4, 1963 FR-118. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. Prolific spreading herb, branched on single stems in dense cluster. Flowers orange-red in apils of opposite leaves. Same location as FR-115. Anagallis arvensis L. Poor-man's Weatherglass (Pimpernel) FR-119. Vine-like herb, with com- pound leaves terminating in tendrils. Branched at base of and below ground with single tap root. Flowers purple with light centers to papilionaceous petals. Same location as FR-115. Vicia sativa L. Common vetch.

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April 4, 1963. FR-120. Strawberry Canyon Alameda Co. Erect herb up to 3' tall, bright yellow flowers in panicle denser at tip, terminal and axillary. Same location as FR-115. Brassica campestris L. Common Yellow Mustard. FR-121. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Same location as FR-115. Spreading herb with bright yellow flowers 3/4" in diameter, few leaves linearly dissected. Fruit appears to be cluster of achenes. Many petals & stamens, 5 dull yellow sepals. Ranunculus californicus Benth California Buttercup.

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May 7, 1963. FR-122. Herbaceous plant with long rather stout tap root with prominent nodules. Flowers varicolored blue, white, and purple. On gentle slope, south facing, open grassland with variety of forbs & some shrubs; in the "Willows" area of McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County, Calif. Lupinus FR-123. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County, same slope location as previous. Herbaceous plant with inflorescence in whorls on central leafless scape, leaves all basal with long (4-5") stems, inflorescence exceeding leaves. Flowers uniform lavender except whitish below. Lupinus

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May 7, 1963. FR-124. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County, Calif. Lax herb with me to several stems from base growing on level meadow in association with grasses & herbs, some fresh lupines nearby. Small yellow flowers in [illegible] cluster, terminal or axillary peduncles. Plants in a dense patch 15' x 7', held erect by other plants to a height of 10", but recumbent at the edges. Medicago hispida Aug. 12, 1963. FR-125. Robust erect shrub-branched from central stem, 4-5' feet tall, bright yellow flower head, herbage prickly, leaves also glandular. On pen in Belvoir Lab, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, Calif. Con- centrated in areas A-5 to A-9 and B-5 to B-7, replacing former growths of Medicago. Picris echioides Bristly Ox-tongue.

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FR-126. Aug. 12, 1963. Pen in Beharin lab. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County. Erect herb 3-4 feet tall, single unbranched stem in younger specimen, branched near the top only in the larger. Distribution: scattered among other Compositae mostly in areas formerly with Medicago and Vicia. Flower heads bright yellow, only partially opened. Madia sativa Chile Tarweed. FR-127. Aug. 12, 1963. Pen in Beharin lab, as above. Erect herb 3-4 feet tall, extremely prickly throughout, purple flower heads. Single stem at base, moderately branched in upper half. Scattered over the area in association with other Compositae. Cirsium lanceolatum Bull Thistle

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FR-128 Aug. 12, 1963. Behavin Lab. pen, Strawberry Canyon, Alameda County, Erect herb with several branches from base, prickly throughout. Purple flower head, only partially opened. Leaves mostly near base, flower scapes only few small leaves. On open grassy area, few other plants nearby. Silybum marianum Milk Thistle

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