Field notes, v648
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Mudamine Notes 11. Vole (Microtus?) MUU D6879, 75, 85, 8889 1954 April 21-24 Barun River Valley elev 12,600ft. Near [illegible]. In all open dry grass (now becoming green) there is much runway & burrow evidence of these voles. The runways are either just under the grass or are on the surface and are 2-3" across. Burrows are frequent & are the same dimensions. No nests were seen, although several burrows (usually under rocks) were investigated. Below is a typical 6'x6' plot. burrow stick Dry Grass Rock burrow Rocks Low Green Forbs green grass Rocks There is presently no apparent evidence of predation on these voles. A Martin was reportedly seen day before I arrived here and a Koenbergier & Falcon were seen by me on single occasions, besides the Shrike which was