Field notes, v1538
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Quest 1948 Journal 90 May 28 El Carrizalito, 1400 ft, 5 mi N. Santiago, Baja California. Visited a so-called "cave" about a mile north of here this morning. Found nothing under the huge boulder with a space underneath that we were led to expect a tibia and remnants of a human spinal column. A different type of Ocotillo grows here. It is in the form of a tree about 15 feet high and has large red blossoms. Wild fig trees are common near water sources, the ponds and springs being marked with tall palm trees. Gua- mouchal trees and large Mesquite trees also seem to grow in the vicinity of subterranean water. A few Mango trees are found near ranches and places of habitations. In the flat below the canyon mouths de Ocotillo, Limboi, Ironwood, Palo Blanco, Palo Verde, Pitaya Dulce, Cardones and Mesquite grows. Small bits of grass are visible in the area, but the whole region is very heavily grazed by cattle and goats. According to the local inhabitants, deer can be found in the mountains just west of here. Chukla and Bassariscus are also said to be common. Maximum temperature today was 87° F. Birds seen today: Lila Woodpecker, Cardinal, California Jay, American Raven, Buzzard, Caracara,