Berkeley, CC. 1956 Journal 21. 19. 23 Mar. Sorellen Creek, Sierra Co., Calif. J Schnell and I left Berkeley about 1800 today. At LSB just before we left, Plain Titmouse, Robin, Cliff Swallow, Osprey flew. Sun bright but going down. Moon already high, nearly full. Roads clear all the way. Arrived Sage Hen about 0030 hrs. 24 Mar. By the time we packed in had gone slow, and got to bed it was 0330. It was a beautiful walkin - bright moonlight on the snow. Low temp. f-21 F last night 24 Mar. - A beautiful morning. Mountain Chickadees and an unident woodpecker. Went to Jay: Goshawk nest. I shot at a flicker, didn't get it. Heard & saw 3 Goshawk about 11/15. The forest really is beautiful. Snow in 3-4ft deep, temperature at 0900 was 50 F. Violets are very quiet except for the wind in the trees. Only an occasional bird, no chickadees although there were some around the camp. Set some traps on way back from nest, in melted areas around trees & in meadow, some along creek. In afternoon Jay worked on his blind; I took a walk on snowshoes. Some beautiful scenery, took some pictures. Ate supper at 2000, went to bed 2100. Very tired after walking/working in the fresh air. Having wonderful time. 25 Mar. Up at 0630, temp. 35 F. Low last night 26 F Saw mouse in kitchen, set 2 traps. Saw a Goshawk chasing(?) a small bird when I got water. Bright, sunny day. Checked traps. Had 1 F Microtus near edge of creek, 1 shrew in brush pile, 13 Peromyscus along stream in meadow. Kept them well in snow.