W.J. Francis 1963. California Quail July 22. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. nearly 8 may have been with them. Two down chicks near water hole, no clean attachment to any adult. Continuous clucking, + assembly and many quail calls as many broods assembled near water. 0947 A Q made repeated rushes and pecks at a brood of about 7 small chicks (about 7 weeks), apparently trying to scatter them. 0948 Pair with 4 downy young, followed by another Q. 0949 Pair leaving water with 7 downy young - returned, and a recent showed 8 chicks. 0951 Q with 1 downy chick. Pair with 3 nearly grown young, followed by another Q. 0953 Mixed group, 2 Q, 10 nearly grown young, Q nearby. 0954 At least 3 broods wiped at npt side of water-hole, 6-8 chicks each, nearly grown - much chasing. 0955 Group of 18 ¾ grown without adults, accompanying them. Again at least 150 birds in the vicinity with continuous calling and much interaction