W.N. Francis 1963 7. California Quail March 7. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. walked down brushy slope, across canyon and sat down near edge of stubble field. 1405. Just over ridge of brushy hill from spring, flushed 30-40 birds of covey fairly (well concentrated in brush. On next slope over, saw a pair together on the ground. 1730 Baited feeding area in front of house. Observed a pair on the road, another in back of house. By 1800 something over 50 birds were feeding together (accurate count impossible because birds were continually moving into & out of brush) in very nearly equal sex ratio. Among early arrivals, many arrived in 3-4 pairs (at least 4 pairs in first dozzen birds). Pairs did not remain together while feeding; about 3 pairs remained outside the covey and always in pairs. 1805 Counted about 60, after which about 10 moved away towards pool area, and 10 moved in from brush. 1806 Male birds nesting in fine brush - all these randomly mixed as to sex. 1808 Still more additions - groups of 10-12 birds. Shifted to observing roost area