Field notes, v1517
Page 475
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O. P. PEARSON Myotis californicus Aug. 13 One small bat, possibly this species, flew over camp about 10 minutes before the gurnavensis arrived. Aug 26 at Coyote Peak a very small bat was foraging at edge of mixed fir wood quite early (about 6:50 p.m.) In our glade 4 mi. N Wilson Creek we settled at between 6:45 and 7:15 pm. Aug 30 One very red-orange individual appeared in the maple grove of our camp at 'Covon Creek' at 6:15 p.m. Shot at him with 16 ga. half-load, whereupon he circled confusedly and landed on a branch (hanging by feet). Shot again with half-load without disturbing him. Shot again with .38 amp without disturbing him. Shocked him down by throwing rocks. He fell directly but was alive enough to bite + squeak. A half hour later another bat (probably calif. also) circled up and landed when shot at by 12 ga. full load followed by .38 amp, shot him down with another 12 ga. load but haven't been able to find him. Mayhave landed in stream. Mr. colours has done the same confused landing when shot at in the glade.