Field notes, v1538
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Quadr 1948 Lepus californicus April 11 Punta San Felipe, 50± ft, Baja California One seen on sand near gullies S. W. of camp. The rabbit quickly ran to a gully and disappeared from sight. The same rabbit, presumably, was jumped farther down the gully. There are numerous rabbit signs on the desert among the Ocotillo and creosote. April 18 Cerro Prieto 30 ft 20 mi S.S.E. Mexicali, Baja California Two seen this morning at 6:00 AM. Were jumped from mesquite border of lava projection into mud flat April 20 Alaska 4400 ft Baja California One seen approx. 2 P.M. in sage brush and pinon pine association. April 28 30 mi S.E. Mesquital 600 ft Baja California One female shot at 7:00 A.M. this morning as it crouched motionless, ears against its back, beneath a greasewood bush. (#100) No embryos were found. Many others have been seen between here and Mesquital. April 29 Mission La Ignacia 500 ft Baja California One seen by Dr. Benson about 30 miles north of here. May 5 Bahia Concepcion 13 mi S.E. Mulege, Baja California One shot by Dr. Benem on road between her and Mulege.