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De May, J.J.
1942
Journal
May 24. Cedar Grove, S. Fork Kings R., 4600 ft., Fresno C., Calif.
29. Peromyscus boylii maniculatus collected.
Although I had 19 small traps, 4 rat traps,
and 4 gopher traps set out today, this is the only
specimen caught in them. Traps were set about
10 faces apart along the edges of logs or in under
bushes and small trees. If any holes were found
that looked used, traps were set in front of them.
Skin and skull of this specimen and all previous
mammals (Nov. 16, 17, 24, and 28) were preserved.
Traps were baited with crushed walnut meats.
It was noted that the robin was still on her
nest in the pine tree on the N.E. side of the river.
The lizards were not yet out at 7:00 O.M., when the
traps were collected. The ranger here states that the
large Sceloporus are more abundant now on the N.E.
side of the river because it is warmer there, but
that they appear on this (S.W.) side later on.
30 to 35 inclusive. Sceloporus graciosus roosed on
rocks and stumps or logs among "mt. misery". In
sunny areas S.W. of camp.
36 Coral King snake seen beside trail above falls
of S. fork of Sheep Creek. Collected it.
37. Collected Western Skink on trail below falls.
Calliope Hummer still on nest near falls.
Gray squirrels seen near camp.