W.J. FRANCIS 1962 6. Journal. Dec. 29] Eben McMillan on quail fluctuations. Returned to Hastings Reservation with 13 specimens (7 for Ward Russell at MVZ to fill a request by Dr. Raiff). Dec. 30. Hastings Reservation, Monterey County, Calif. **0700 to 0900 made further reconnaissance, covering hills + brushy slopes to east of buildings, then up canyon above the barn. Watering trough here is above ground and not suitable for quail. Returned over grassy west slope to pump house, thence to Davis house. No quail seen. Ample deer sign. Pair of bluebirds in large low tale, associated with large flock (well over 100) & house finches; also noted Brown Towhees, Rufous-sided Towhees, Yellow- billed Magpies, and Scrub Jays in abundance. Returned to Berkeley in afternoon, mileage 142; total mileage this trip 531 miles.