Field notes, v1458
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Langhorne 1939 C. b. douglasi Oct. 16 Huichica Cr. in grass for seeds - run about stopping every few ft. One went about 25 yd from burrow. 12:05 The one on opposite side of gully slowly moved over to burrow, started to search about on gr. A small one seen climbing a fence post - remained there about 5 min. 12:15 As I arose to leave the one across gulley uttered alarm note and entered burrow. Stationary objects do not alarm them. (Red-tailed hawks perch while searching for prey.), When alarm note was uttered a squirrel 100 yd downhill sat upright searching for possible danger - seeing more it resumed feeding. Oct. 7 Huichica Cr. 4 squirrels were noted at the edge of the salt marshes # mi. SW Cutting W sharp. They had burrows along a road bank made through reclaimed land. 8:00AM A number from colony (1) were feeding in a grain field (grain stubble), sighted me at 200 yds. and ran uphill toward