Field notes, v1663
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Rustoria 1947 Journal 15 Sept 2. Cammatti Crick to 3 1/2 mi E, 1/2 mi N, McClosney Mt, 1900 ft, S I.O.G., Calif. A hole about an inch and a half in diameter. There were numerous other similar holes on the flat & we probably would have seen many more in warmer weather. It was even more strongly evident here than at the last camp how many species come to water. Bell, Lark & Chipping Sparrows, Lawrence's & Green-backed Goldfinches, Swallows, Plain Tits, Quail, Doves, Cal. Woodpeckers, flickers, Humming birds, Cal. Jays, Beween & Spotted Towhees all came to drink as did Deer & bats (Myotis & Pipistrelles) & ground squirrels. Small mammals & owls not quite so numerous as at the last camp but still fairly abundant. Left about 8 am & drove to Pozo via the La Panza Ranch. The road goes over the La Panza range which is largely covered & chaparral & a few Coulter Pines on top. The chaparral consists of Adenostoma on the more exposed ridge tops & steep slopes. Manganita & Oak brush are in the more sheltered places & those & more moist areas. Grass and Blue Oak with some bigger pines also occur. The cooler canyon bottoms have Live Oak and Sycamore, with Cottonwood & Willow. Stopped at the Pozo La Panza station to get permission to camp on McClosney Mountain, the west side of which is closed. Drove partway back to the La Panza Ranch & stopped for lunch at La Panza Camp just off the main road. This is a good camp ground & water & fire places in a canyon with Live Oak. Left about 12:30 pm & drove to the La Panza Ranch where we met Eben McMillan, who showed