M.F. Smith 1976 JOURNAL Russell Reservation, Contra Costa Co., Calif. April 1 Laurel Canyon and Chaparral (continued) Trap 21 Reithrodontomys megalotis dead under Baccharis clump 4 meters from road Baccharis 60%, herb 10%, dirt 30% nuts Chaparral and Oaks E of Observatory Trap 43 recapture #23 15 20 meters from last night released under clump of mint (not sage) 50%, dead branches 30%, dirt 20% 2 meters from edge of chaparral Trap 57 recapture #24 same trap ~ Mon. night released Grassland and Oaks Trap 95 Microtus calif. dead Trap 107 Microtus calif. dead One of the mints is Black Sage, Salvia mellifera (the one in flower now). Vine is Dutchmans Pipe, Aristolochia californica. In chaparral near garbage dump one clump of Blue Nightshade, Solanum umbelliferum. Finished bringing in traps at 12:15 pm. Final mileage 31