Koford, R. 1976 Journal White Cloud campground (4300 ft), 11 mi E Nevada City (by rd.), Nevada Co. Calif. 27 April I arrived in late afternoon, after talking to Dave Connol, the wildlife biologist at the Tahoe National Forest Ranger Station in Nevada City. I spent 1806 - 1955 Pacific Daylight Saving Time in the 1st study area (DST started on April 25), heard no call, I watched the oak 13u 70°F from 1930 to 1955, but saw no activity. Wind 10-15 mph, dying down at dusk. Sky clear. Temp. 44°F at 1955. 28 April I spent 0710 - 0906, 0950 - 1330, 1405 - 1955 in the 1st study area, hearing [illegible] chirps and catching 1 squirrel. I set out 45 traps between 1000 and 1500, closed them from 1730 - 1900. At 0747 I saw a jay chasing a Gray Squirrel near the W end of the campground. I saw another Gray Squirrel giving an alarm call S of the study area at 0826. It called as I watched until 0846, then descended to the ground and went W. At about 1930 I saw a coyote going E in the SE part of the study area. I also saw a deer W of the study area. Wind 5-15 mph. Cloud cover 30 - 80% most of the day, almost clear in late afternoon. Temp. 40°F at 0720, 56°F at 1700, 44°F at 2000. New bird - Common Flicker 29 April I spent 0700-0920, 1020-1335, 1650-2000 in the 1st study area hearing 33 chirps. I caught 6 Beechey Ground Squirrels. 45 traps were opened between 0800 and 0900, closed at 1700 - 1810. Some oak buds are opening. At 14h. see several birds of unknowns. Wind was light, sky clear except for some hazy clouds in late afternoon. Temp. 49°F at 0700, 62°F at 1335, 57°F at 2000.