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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.