Field notes, v1502
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Murray 1948 Canis latrans Apr 8 Punta San Felipe, 50+ ft., Baja California Jevis found two on the beach in front of our camp at 9 PM. Later Dr. Benson and Jevis went out and picked up the eyeshine of four of them but could not get within good range. The setup is such that they must pass through a draw to reach the water, with talus covered bare hills on either side. North-west over the hills is a stretch of sandy desert. The predominant vegetation is creosote, ocotillo, encelia and copal, with the hills quite bare. Apr 9 Same location Dr. Benson had one coyote in one of two steel traps set in the aforementioned draw. Apr 11 - Same location. From our beds just before sunrise we could see a coyote on the flat area above the beach. He appeared to be investigating a dead coyote carcass left there the night before, nosing around with tail between legs. Then he became aware of us and disappeared over the hill behind our camp. Dr. Benson's traps which have been set in sandy wash were bothered more than once by the animals. They picks them up and carry them several yards. Usually getting the mouse out but sometimes not.