W.J.Francis 1963 California Quail Aug.28. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. July a even early August hatch. Of the few immatures identifiable as to sex 11 88 and 9 99 were noted. Aug.29. McMillar Ranch, San Luis Obispo Co. 0753 Took station in blind at Marion Spring for observations of quail watering: on the way to the blind noted a large covey near the gate in the pasture fence - about 25-30 birds under the trees, and another bunch estimated at 100 over the crest of the hill. 0800 Single adult & to drink - along with young meadowlarks, many towhees, finches and mourning doves. 0809. 29 birds from hill to left; large groups all up the hill along this path; 25 birds from hill directly opposite. Large coveys are in subcoveys of about 30 birds each, and there are at least 4 such sub- coveys, perhaps 5, at the spring now. These birds are all essentially full grown, many with adult plumage not quite complete, others of this year's crop in complete adult plumage - 40 birds noted less than two months old.