Field notes, v1732
Page 89
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R. Zweifel Journal April 29, 1952 40 integrate, but it is too large to be sure of. Only one Pina was taken along the muddy, high creek. We camp for tonight was at Bodfish Creek, 2 mi ESE Bodfish. Ecologically, this is an area of great interest. Digger pines and blue oak are present with about the same density as in typical open pine-oak associations. But interspersed with the pines and blue oaks are numerous scrubby liveoaks, ceanothus, and a few junipers, the latter being more prominent toward the canyon mouth. The whole aspect is rather denser than the usual digger pine- blue oak woodland. Xantusia vigilis and Cnemidophorus tigris were found here. April 30, 1952 Today we went from Bodfish to Weldar and over to the desert by way of Keler Creek wash and Dove Springs to Red Rock Canyon. We went on to camp in Jawbone Canyon. The entire route from Weldar to Racador is quite arid, Joshua trees being prominent along much of the way. Particularly noticeable were the large, dark Sceloporus occidentalis which frequent granite boulders throughout the Joshua tree area. Possibly these lizards are restricted.