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Quart
1949
Journal
36
April 27 7 Mi South of Punta Prieta Baja California
Stouter Cirios, Elephantaphrium, and Yucca.
Ran across a traveler that we had met
on the dry lake bed previous to Laguna
Secacayala. He had wanted water and
a push out of the sand then yesterday
he wanted a tow to Punta Prieta as his
moto had failed. Towed him 3 1/2 mile
to Punta Prieta arriving there about
6:00 P.M. yesterday.
Seen yesterday afternoon from the
road: 3 Redtail Hawks that were of
very dark coloration, 2 Jackrabbits, 4
White-wing doves, 1 Rattlesnake (shot by
Dr Benson), 2 Horn toads (Benson + Tevis),
+ 4 Ravens in pairs.
A pleasant drive yesterday with a cool
breeze.
Minimum temperature last night was
44 F - it was 56 F at 7:00 AM, with
a high fog clearing about 8: A.M.
Heard coyotes last night, and saw
one within 200 ft of camp.
April 28 30 mi S.F. Mesquite, 600 ft Baja California
1:45 P.M. An interesting drive from Punta Prieta
yesterday. The topography and vegetation differs
north and south of Miller's Landing. South of this
place we noticed an almost complete absence