Field notes, v1414
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Koford, R 1976 Journal Tamiasciurus douglasii White Cloud campground, 4300ft, 11 mi. E Nevada City (by rail), Nevado Co., Calif. 26 July I spent 0540-1230, 1503-2034 in the 2nd study area, hearing 51 chirrs. I opened the 30 traps at 0845-0925, closed then at 1745-1815. I follow a ♀ for a long time in the morning, and I think he took a trip outside his territory. I saw a couple summer-pease or juniniler go into their hole, and saw another juvenile go into a tree which probably has a nest. One adult or apparently spent much of the hot day in a hole - I saw him come out. At 1915 a coyote howled ~ 1/4 mile W of the study area. Wind light, sky clear, temp. 65°F at 0530, 91°F at 1500, 73°F at 2100. 27 July I spent 0544-1320, 1615-1700, 1740-2035 in the 2nd study area, hearing 45 chirrs. I opened the 30 traps at 0645-0735, closed then at 1740-1840, catching a ♂ juvenile and a Steller Jay. One nest was found in the evening. There were a few lazy clouds in the afternoon, less than 5/7. Wind light. Temp. 65°F at 0540, 88½°F at 1600, 74°F at 2045; 28 July I spent 0520-1330, 1610-1740, 1752-2015 in the 2nd study area, hearing 69 chirrs. I didn't set the traps, but when I picked them up at ~1700, one was still open and had peanuts in it - I evidently forgot to close it yesterday. I saw a couple juvenile Gray Squirrels and heard a Gray Squirrel alarm call. I also saw a flock of bushtits - the first live seen here in the afternoon. I saw a ♀ go into her hole in the