Field notes, v1540
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M. Redon, 1942 Journal Cedar Grove, S. Fork Kings R., 4,600 ft., Fresno Co., Calif. May 22, 1942 Arose at five thirty and investigated our trap-lines. We had set 25 traps east side of the S. fork of Kings R. Several traps which had been set near the water's edge were empty. I was surprised to see empty, one which had been set near a fallen log; for as I had set the trap I saw something scurry away, possibly a meotisus sp., however we picked up the traps. Three contained animals, all Peromyscus sp.? [illegible] 2♀ and 1♂. One ♀ had been attacked by ants and so we did not skin it. Investigated the robin's nest which Mrs. Milpuchad found on the east side of the Kings Riber in the meadow region at the south of the road. The 9 robin was sitting on the nest. Beggin nest. Arose at about 4:10 we started up to look at the Calliopes Hummer's nest and to search Poloporus on the way. Spent so much time along the way investigating strange birds, etc. that we reached the Calliopes Hummer's nest at 5 o'clock thus having but a few minutes to remain here. We came back then, following the trail & observing several birds along the way-- No Scioporus caught-- Several seen there on sunny places with rocks & often getting fallen