S. B. Ruth 1970 Journal 2 for Amphibian Collecting Trip 1/2 mi. NE Ellicott RR station, Santa Cruz Co., Calif. direction of the pond and R.C.S. speculated that it might have a funnel and aiming effect on migrating salamanders. R.C.S found a Sceloporus occidentalis (ad ♂) and a newly hatched Garterotus multicarinatus with a yolk scar still visible under objects at the base of the ridge. Motor cycles are roaring about on the ridge and causing some erosion to take place. On the other side of the road to the east is another low ridge and beyond it is farm land. I tried to net some A.m. croceum in the pond but didn't have much luck. Part of the problem may have been Bob's "treasured" dip net that had several