Feb 9 Journal Feb 16 Left Berkeley at 8:30 AM w Al Ziegler. Traps from the ditch yielded 14 Rethros and 4 Mus and 2 Sorex. Theather traps yielded 15 Reithros and 2 Mus. In an area about .9 mi N.W of originally trapped we found signs of more active Microtus population (recent grass cuttings, fresh scats) this area was along a ditch about 20 yards from the high ground adjacent to the western edge of the marsh. 100 traps were set here. Al found the remains of a Sorex in the marsh. 3 Pheasants 10-14? were seen near the Marsh edge (in the marsh) Left this area at about 12 noon and proceeded to Pinole, Contra Costa Co. Marsh area 1.5 mi N.N.W. of Pinole was investigated. The N.E part of the marsh on the N.W side of the Sou Pac R.R. tracks showed signs of recent Microtus work. In several places recent Salicornia growth had been cut and eaten. Fresh scats were observed. The Salicornia was generally dried and brown, however more recent growth was evident than at Martiney Marsh. To the N.E. of this marsh the access to shore areas is restricted by the Hercules Powder Co. (Hercules, Contra Costa Co.) Returned to Pinole and continued S.W. along Rt. 40. Marsh S.W. of Pt. Wilson could be seen from the road (Rt. 40). Entered San Pablo, Contra Costa Co., and drove north out of town down road to Giant. Proceeded beyond Giant toward Pinole Point until road entered restricted area of the Atlas Power Co. Returned to San Pablo and turned W on County Road #70 along the north side of San Pablo Creek. .4 mi W of Richmond City line turned north. Proceeded to Richmond Rod and Gun Club. Marsh in this area appeared suitable for trapping. Saw v dark Red-Tailed Hawk. Throat and breast Rufus buff and belly brown-black, Tarsi were naked. Hawk perched on ground in open field with space for evitation; several times he took flight and after a couple of seconds again perched on the ground. Continued on back to Berkeley. Al mentioned seeing caretaker of San Pablo Hunting Club to trap at Point Isabel. His house is