J.D. Anderson 1958 Ambystoma m. croceum March 19 1/2pm W. Elliott Rd Sta Yuni, W. Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co. The opening of a beaver ( Microtus ? ) + about escaped - well used escape route (?) and taken well into wood pile. Very moist between logs. Much little & rotted wood between logs. This animal not on soil but in a niche but slightly 12:15 or longer than its body 1" from free water on soil surface. When logs disturbed this salamander pulled back further into its niche + remained quiet. Cl. temp. 11.8°C, temp in depression 10.0°C. From the look of this spot - well shaded, sandy loam soil with good moisture - I would judge that it would be favorable for a summer retreat. dotted out lines = other logs removed to expose Ambystoma. Actually a layer of 4-5 logs overlies the salamander. 1 Ameides lugenist found in uppermost layer directly above Ambystoma.