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J Davis
1950
Red's Meadow, 7500 feet, Sierra Nat'l Forest,
Madera Co., Calif.
Aug. 29, 1950 - Sept. 9, 1950
Red's Meadow. My impression is that a large
and a small individual were seen on diffe-
rent occasions, possibly at mated pair. At
any rate, a weasel (or weasels) is now apparently
established in exactly the same territory
which shot a pair (???) in 1948. In 1949,
no weasel were seen in this territory. The
birds reacted only moderately to the presence
of the weasel. In 1948, when the birds were
breeding, the mobbing and calling was terrific.
Citellus lateralis. Adults + young were present
on all the meadows visited, although most
abundant at Soda Springs Meadow where about
20 were counted within a circle of 10 yards radius.
Citellus lateralis. Common. At least 6 different
individuals in camp. Two young, four adult.
Citations of. Very common. Seven in camp
at one time.
Tamiasciurus douglasii. Very common. Young
and adults seen and heard constantly at Red's
Meadow and Agnew Meadow. Cone-gathering acti-
vity high. This species has been inconspicuous
on our three previous visits to Red's Meadow.
Thomomys sp. Gopher workings seen at Agnew Meadow.