W.J. Francis 1963. California Quail. May 24. Devil's Den, Kern County, gather flew from the top of the ridge. all eight birds flew downhill to west, none took water. At 1944 another pair crossed the ridge beyond the water drain, and at 1950 a single 8; these birds did not even approach water and made no indication of noticing my presence, but flew downhill like the others. No other birds appeared as I observed until 2004. Indications are that these birds were going to roost in the bottom of Kee Canyon. 15 birds in all were seen, seven pairs and a single 8, all without young. May 25. Devil's Den, Kern County. 0545- Saw about 12 quail at the lower water drain, a pair plus a single bird at the upper drain. 0600 A covey of about 50 birds worked their way up the ravine above the artificial roost. This area had a fair amount of Eriogonum with seeds. At 0608 as I entered the area the covey had left, about 6 pairs flew