W. J. Francis 1964. California Quail Aug 24. Carmel Valley, Monterey County. The birds that crossed the road fed in stubble of the field until startled, when they flew into the brushy hillside, with again much calling. A group of about 4 or 5 in the roadside weeds flew rather weakly and may be younger (and appeared smaller) than the 9-10 weeks of most young. Estimate 50-60 birds in this covey. Hasting Natural History Reservation, Monterey County. 1800 a covey of 19 quail feeding near the White house, with 8 others in the tall grass of the adjacent meadow. Of these 27 birds, at least 11 appeared to be young. 1930. Two pairs of adults fraying around the White house, then ran off down the road. 1945 No other quail seen in circling local headquarters area - a number of calls heard, particularly around rocks on hillside, indicating the birds have already gone to roost. Sun has disappeared behind western hills, but it is still quite light.