Field notes, v1538
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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