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DeMay, D.S.
1942
Journal
June 1. Cedar Grove, S. Fork Kings R., 4600 ft., Fresno Co., Calif.
(cont.) Hiked to West end of road past Sheep
Creek Camp, and returned along South bank of
river, through dense grove of young cedars and pines.
Chickarees and Gray Squirrels seen running.
Skunk with orange throat, blue tail, and light
longitudinal stripes on a darker green back seen
gone under fallen cedar log in shady grove of
small cedars, red dogwood, and bracken ferns.
Came out and looked at me several times,
but went back under log whenever I moved.
Water ouzel seen flying down river.
Tracks of a mammal found in moist sand
at edge of river. Five toes showing; palms
horseshoe shaped.
Caught gartersnake (55) near camp while setting
pocket gopher traps.
Heard Bigmy Owl calling this evening near camp.
Weather clear and cool, but not cold.
Another Phalangid of the same type as before found
on sleeping bags this evening. Fell on ground
and could not be located.
June 2. Cedar Grove, S. Fork Kings R., 4600 ft., Fresno Co., Calif.
Harvey Fisher and Bob Storer came into
camp this morning. After breakfast, all of us,