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Murray
1948
Journal
Apr 8 Punta San Felipe, 50 +/- ft., Baja California.
One Citellus leucurus in a sandy wash.
It bounded off with tail flying high,
traveling some distance and coming a little
nearer; apparently reaching its own
burrow in preference to hiding in the
rocks. Uta stansburiana stejnegeri is
exceedingly abundant here, living on the
sand, at the bases of the rocky slopes, and
particularly where there is any object
to break up the expanse of flat terrain.
There were several bats flying about at
dusk; one of which a Pipistrellus Dr. Benson
shot.
The weather to date has been perfect
with pleasantly warm days and cool nights.
Tonight, however, is quite warm. A breeze
seems to arise briefly in late afternoon
but soon dies away.
Set out 150 live traps on the talus covered
hills, running up and over a high steep
one near the shore. Also put out 10
Schuyler traps in the same area, each
near a burrow with wood rat sign.
The American raven flew overhead today
croaking harshly several times.