Murray 1948 32 journal Apr 23 San Fernando Mission, 1500 ft., Baja California. Continued on to San Fernando where we camped in the mesquites near the mission. This is a narrow valley, bordered by a fairly high mountains to the south and lower hills north. These are covered with cardons, much cholla of two varieties, viznaga, pitaya, cactus over much of the slopes and a thorny shrub. The soil is light with much sandstone. In the valley is found water in great abundance - numerous ponds and swampy areas bordered by salicornia and with thick mesquite all around. Sedge, tules and spear grass grow in the marshy places. There is at least one family living beside the mission which now is only a corner still standing. There are a great many birds here. Heard quail and saw a number of swallows in the evening. Set out 50 museum special traps in salicornia and under mesquite as close to the water as possible, hoping to find shrews. There is a great chorus of hylas tonight. Looked around for toads but found none.