Field notes, v582
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DeMay, 2d. 1942 Journal June 5. Summary of Two-weeks' trip to Cedar Grove. (cont.) Reptiles. Reptiles, especially lizards, were quite abundant throughout the area. The most abundant species everywhere we went was the small Sceloporus graciosa. The "big, dark, elusive fellows" (Sceloporus undulatus) were numerous in some areas, but I did not see any on the southwest side of the river in Cedar Grove campground. Skinks were seen in several places, but they were rather hard to catch. Two rattlesnakes were seen by members of our group, and one of them was skinned by Frances. The reptiles observed in and near Cedar Grove are as follows: western skink rubber boa Lerisnotus multicoloratus coral king snake Lerisnotus phonicenus striped racer Sceloporus graciosa garter snake Sceloporus undulatus rattlesnake Birds. Only a few species of birds were collected, but many were seen or heard in or near Cedar Grove. The most noticeable species were the Steller jaye and the robins, which came into camp every day. The chickadees