Journal, v1583
Page 251
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Ruth, Stephen 1971 4 Reptile Collecting Trip San Bernardino China Lake, Kern & Riverside Co.'s Calif. May 12 fight. The second individual dropped down off of its rock also as I approached and displayed several hints - I believe at me. UtQ were shy and quickly took refuge when approached. I noticed two piles of burro or horse droppings (not fresh) and also some tracks near the base of the N. facing slope. 1330-1345 Departed from Kristine & Bob's - headed for Pisgah Crater via Hwy 395 south. Additional notes on Kristins study area. The ridge is composed of granite rock with some lava near the base. Sandy soil out on the flats. Pisgah Crater, San Bernardino Co., Calif. 1610 Turned off Hwy 66 & 40 at Hector Road. Followed National Trails Highway paralleling the Freeway. Weather scattered fluffy clouds. warm but not hot ~ 85°F. Slight gentle breeze. Rained last night - sand all dented from rain drops. Sand moist