The morning took in 189 mount traps and 11 stall traps and 1 rat trap; gathered specimens, and checked equipment for the collecting boys to use in the camp below. This afternoon Morris and J. Dyck Bowling, left with the transport for the camp below. He is one of Trapero's camps, which he will catch butterflies for 1 week. These two boys have the equipment and the ability take care of the specimens but whether they do a net is up to them. All we can do is wait and see what the results of their weeks work in life. The number of bats seen tonight was 2. Those foggy nights there are very few to be seen about. Weather: This morning there was a moderately strong S.E. Wind which lifted the camp free of mist. Large lake winds with occasional rain. The afternoon wind was from the North with mist. Jan 27 15 km S.W. Bernard Camp Checking R. Matherland flow, Sunrise 1800 m. 278 rat traps, 17 stall traps - 1 Melony 1 Phascogale. This morning's rain delayed the setting of traps until late. Part of that time was spent with radio contacts. The gold mining airmen, a demand, is still making surveys of the Broad Valley and upper Darling area. The afternoon saw a light south east camp going well down the slopes. It was a dull afternoon and little seen in the way of birds moving. Saw 3 bats this evening. This as far less bats flying about in the mornings now than during the first few days after an arrival here. The is perhaps due to change in climate, to clearing of the ground while they saw found unsuitable for hiding, or to the severity of camp and a desire to avoid it.