Field notes, v4150
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E.W.B. Richardson 1934 2 Microtus morden July 10 Long Meadow Tulare Co. Calif. Total included 10 in the 15 traps. Faunal area - Sierra Nevada. Life zone - Transition. Habitat - About the grassy meadow or along streams in cover of silt or scrub cactus. They are always to be found in moist green areas. Their runways and cut grasses can be found. This evening caught seven more of this species. July 11 Six msn. July 15 2 mi S Mineral King 7850 ft Tulare Co. Calif. Total included 25 today. Faunal area - Sierra Nevada Life zone - Canadian Habitat - Meadow or lush grassy areas along streams. I have not yet found it away from such moist areas why green green grass or lush make a meadow like plant growth. July 16 9 today July 17 6(?) id traps this morning. July 20 Big Meadow 7660 ft Tulare Co. Calif. Total included 8 this morning and 3 this evening. Faunal area - Sierra Nevada