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Mike S. Rogers
1980
Journal
12 September cont.
rocks and pebbles. Much large grained sand with some
layers of clay. The burrow at this point was ca. 9 cm.
below the surface. A rock was also turned near this
area and a large burrow was uncovered. The
soil here was much more friable and I assumed
this area would be the animal's food cache area
and den. Collected the specimen after 20 minutes
in the gravelly-sandy runway. The animals was
already dead and beginning to stiffen, so I
assume he was taken within 10 minutes of setting
the trap. Locality is Santa Dominguito, 15.1 mi's (by road) Puerta Pieta.
1640 hrs. We stopped at Puerta Pieta and excavated
several gopher burrows but were unable to collected
any animals.
2310 hrs. Arrived at border crossing south of San Diego. Prepared
all material while driving, except a Spermophilus
shot by RS in San Agavico.
2340 hrs. We able to cross border and declare specimens
without difficulty. Rented a room at Motel 8.
13 September
800 hrs left for Berkeley.
1650 hrs Arrived Berkeley and unload equipment.