W. J. Francis 1963. 267. California Quail Dec.5. Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co Bird appeared to be completely ex- hauated or in a state of shock from efforts to escape. I released her after banding by placing her on the ground where she remained crouching for a full minute, and even swung to the side once. After I touched her again, and could have grasped her, she finally ran a few steps then fork flight into the chamise brush; flight seemed normally strong but terminated after a short distance. 20) 1mm. ♀ , banded 56650. 21) 1mm. ♀ , " 56651. 22) 1mm ♂ , " 56652. 23) 1mm ♀ , " 56653. The remainder of the covey was seen in the surrounding chamise and cleanothus brush. No birds or sign of use at other traps in the HQ area. Birds banded so far total: 21 - Adults: 3♂ + 3♀ = 6. Immatures: 6♂ + 9♀ = 15. 1355. Eighteen quail in trap B-1 (south of Bell house). The following were recaptures: