W.J. Francis 1963. California Quail May 25. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co., 1528. Make a fence post flew down into grass, then into road to feed with other 5 birds. Within less than a minute, another 8 flew to a post about 50 feet away, and a 9 came at 4 grass to join lost 8 on the ground. Now 3 pairs plus a 8 on the road, one 8 on fence post (2nd post east from corner where I am parked) - previous kind or 5th post north. 1532. At least 3 more birds in road, 8 off fence post; used a pair in the open below quail enclosure, 9 feeding, 8 standing crest facing direction of a cow call. 1533. A 8 on fence post (5th north), flew down in about 50 seconds. 1536 7 88 and 3 9f in the road. After a pair + 1 8 moved up to quail enclosure, another 9 appeared near one 8, to correct count to 4 pairs plus 3 8's. Quail then gradually dispersed, 3 pair coming quite close to car, and I took movies of one male. 1605 When leaving I saw 6 pairs and 2 other 8's along the road from old house