Hanken, James 1975 Journal Hastings Reservation, Carmel Valley, Monterey Co, Calif 18 Jan Arrived here for in early evening 16 Jan to spend vacation in the field to get more data on amphibian activity, habitats, etc. Rainfall has been unusually low this season: by this time usually half the season's rainfall has fallen but at this time rainfall is 3" below norm. In addition the weather has been sunny and warm. The high temp for 16 Jan was 81°F, and the past few days have had comparable temps. Finch & Robinson Creeks are running but Big Creek is not. All in all, not the best amphibian weather. Places visited this trip are as follows: 16 Jan AM - N slope P.O. Ridge W of Melin Gate; 16 Jan PM - N + E-facing slope E of Robinson Prairie, S of Coral Field, and N of Lower Bridge; 17 Jan AM - SW-facing slope P.O. Hill between 1st + 2nd peaks down to level of Post Flat, then down to road via S boundary fence; 17 Jan PM - N-facing slopes of Arnold Rd. Flat and W of Arnold Rd (W) to 1st deep ravine - Arnold Rd Flat S of Arnold Rd.; 18 Jan AM - N-facing slope P.O. Hill between lower peak and point '2-way to upper peak. In total twenty- eight salamander recordings were made)