Field notes, v1538
Page 345
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Quart 1948 Journal 145 June 28 Santa Rosalia, Baja California Dodge lost a left front wheel. The bearing spindle broke between the threads and the be- ginning of the taper. In addition the shock of losing the left front wheel broke the right front spring (main leaf). Dr. Benson and myself drove from 6 to 12 p.m. yesterday from the location of the Dodge breakdown (24 mi N. El Arco), and from six to 9 this morning. Murray + Tervis were left with all the provisions and equipment and we camped at that location. Telegraphed Dr. Miller at Berkeley for new parts which will probably arrive by plane here on July 2. Saw 2 Brown Pelicans and 4 Cormorants fishing off shore at 8:30 this morning. June 29 Same Location Slept on the beach north of his last night. Minimum temperature was 59° F with high humidity yesterday, last night, and today. Netted one Pipistrellus hesperus this evening at dark as it was feeding among brush in back of beach at place where we have been sleeping (about 1/2 mile north of town, 10+ feet elevation. The Pipistellus were feeding with a larger bat that made a continous "clicking" sound as it flew - probably Eptesicus fuscus. June 30 Santa Rosalia, 10+ ft. Baja California Slept on the beach at same location as above last night. Humidity high, cumulus clouds with