Field notes, v1414
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Koford, R. 1975 Journal White Cloud campground, 4700ft. t 11 mi E Nevada City (by rd.), Nevada Co., Calif. 20 July curled up and presumably went to sleep on a branch about 10m high. I moved 2 traps that were near B4 SW about 30m in the morning, since I think they were in squirrel CE's area. Sky was clear most of the day, with <5% cloud cover around midday. Wind light. Temps: mid 60's (°F) at 0800, 2000, mid-70's in early PM. 21 July I spent 0745-1230, 1500-2100 in the campground, except for 1630-1720, which I spent in the campground. I heard 7 churring calls. I got dry ice in the early morning. Sky clear, wind light, temp. mid 60's (°F) at 0800, 2000, around 70°F in the early afternoon. 22 July I spent 0600-1245, 1545-2040 in the study area, except for a short time when I followed a squirrel into the campground. I heard 13 churring calls, caught 2 squirrels. Sky clear, wind light. Temp in low 80's (°F) at 0800, 2000, about 80°F at 1400. 23 July Skilman Campground I spent 0650-1300 in the study area, hearing 15 churring calls. I picked up the traps and left at 1300, going to the area S of Steephollow Creek, a few miles E of White Cloud campground on July 20. I spent a couple hours walking around on the flat area on top of the ridge. The vegetation is mostly White Fir, with some Red Fir. On the slopes are a few Sugar Pines and Ponderosa Pines, but the hilltop is essentially all fir. The ground was covered with sticks, fallen branches and logs, and a deep layer of needles, seeming very dry. A few puffballs were found. I only saw 6 shallow (~5cm deep) holes dug apparently by chipmunks. Many of the firs had abundant cones, as did the Sugar Pines. On the way to the place, I stopped near Skilman and set out 14 traps, then came back and spent the night there. Sky clear, wind light, temps usual.