W.J. Franco 1963 5. California Quail Mar. 6. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co. walked across clearing uphill following route of previous birds 1152 Counted 7 quail crossing clearing in chamise slope just south of "Quail Hollow" (roost area). Also heard quail "talking" and rustling leaves; may have been whole covey. Took station on hillside near roost area about 5 p.m. and waited for birds to come to roost. At 1812 most of the covey passed within 20 feet, along edge of clearing, led by 4 males; apparently catching sight of me, they flew at me into someting trees, scattering into 2 or 3 coves. About 3 to 5 other birds trailed at a distance & were not clearly seen, but were definitely not in pairs. March 7. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County. 0655 Quail covey feeding on grassy bench immediately back of Davis house. As I was proceeding up the road to Red house, on S-west side of this area, first indi- cation was an alarm call after which the covey of 12-14 birds took