Field notes, v1502
Page 631
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Murray 1949 Journal Aug 11 Big Sagoon, Humboldt Co., Calif. Dawn was clear and it was bright through the morning. Traps in the redwoods had 1♂ Sorex pacificus, 1♀ Zapus trinotatus. those around the creek held 3 imm. Peromyscus maniculatus, 1 Sorex pacificus, all discarded. the shrew was in driftwood just above the creek. Late in the morning took off for an abandoned farmhouse which was reported as a good possibility for bats. Drove north along the highway (101) to the end of Big Sagoon Here a dirt road led up the mountainside and back south- east. Caught a glimpse of what appeared to be a bobcat on the way. Found the farm to be on a quite dry, grassy hillside. There was a house and barn, both, especially the house, good bat habitats, but without even droppings. Numerous barnswallows were flying, and gathering on the roof of the barn to roost. Collected 2, one immature. There were several nests in both barn and house. A few violet-green swallows were also flying. I searched under the many boards lying around but found nothing. Two gopher traps set all day caught nothing, but one had sprung on a bit of fur. In the afternoon checked through my