Field notes, v582
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Dec May J.J. 1942. Sceloporus gracilisus Spring Lizard May 22. Cedar Grove, S. Fork Kings R., 4600 ft., Fresno Co., Calif. No. (18) to (23), inclusive. Six Sceloporus noosed on the S.W. side of the river. This species is very abundant here, in sunny places, on rocks and fallen logs or stumps throughout the area. Several larger specimens were seen on the N.E. side of the river, but none were caught. The specimens on the S.W. side are much easier to catch, and not so many. May 23. Cedar Grove, S. Fork Kings R., 4600 ft., Fresno Co., Calif. (27). Another Sceloporus noosed on the S.W. side of the river on an old stump. Others were seen, but not caught. May 24. Cedar Grove, S. Fork Kings R., 4600 ft., Fresno Co., Calif. (30) to (35) inclusive. Sceloporus noosed in sunny areas S.W. of camp, on rocks and logs, among "Mt. Misery". These lizards are easy to noose. They frequently stay still, matching the observer while the noose is clipped over their heads. Sometimes they bob the front end of the body up and down several times. They run swiftly through the leaves with a snake-like undulation of the body. When the noose is nearby, they turn their heads on one side to watch it, and may only jump slightly when it touches their noses. They were seen eating small