Field notes, v1502
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Murray 1949 Eutamias zonomae Sept 8 Red Mt, 5300 ft, 14 mis Hayfork, Trinity Co., Calif. Caught 1♂ in a mouse trap in an exposed patch of Ceanothus cordulatus. At crest of ridge- no wooded area within 50 feet. Some shrub garry oak and manzanita nearby. this species seems confined to open slopes of brush, of which Ceanotus cordulatus and cuneatus are the usual components. Have neither seen or heard any among trees. Are very secretive, and do not appear to come out into the open. The habitat is partially occupied by amoenus, but they freely climb to the top of the brush and sit, or run through it or run between clumps. I have not seen zonomae do any of these things. Am not even sure it leaves the ground. Sept 10 Same location Caught a ♀, again in a mouse trap in broad growth of Ceanothus cordulatus on the ridge. The distribution in this area must be largely confined to the ridges where there are exposed brushy areas. On Sept 6, in following down Dubabella creek drainage, found none from just below camp on down- was more or less solid forest. Have not seen many, though heard them regularly. The call is very high and thin, quite bird like. May be a single repeated chirp, or