W.J. Francis 1963. California Quail. June 22. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. The latter were in juvenile plumage with no trace of down except on the head. The two groups united together, the ? with smaller chicks was seen to peck at her own (disciplinary?) and the larger group moved up hill as the small chicks went to water. 1027 a pair with 10 downy chicks, also only a few days old, and an adult pair foraging near the water trough. 1031. Another adult pair. 1036 Adult pair - possibly the same as the last 1043. Another adult pair from up-canyon. 1105. A single ? crossed hillside above the water trough. Decrease in activity, including calls, The last half-hour indicates main watering period in past, so ended observation. 1544. Checking birds coming to water-hole at the ranch home. 1545 a pair with one chick, less than half-grown, crossed the clearing. 1555. Adult pair; ? drank first, ? after she had finished. 1607 Adult 'pair, same procedure, ? in "guardian" posture while ? drinking; in this