Mallard notes, v4295
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Mayhew 1958 May 3 Journal 77. Mojave Desert, San Bernardino Co., Calif. Western tanager Lazuli hunting Hyla regilla Hyla arenicolor Bufo microscaphus Uta stansburiana Sceloporus occidentalis Masticophis lateralis Lampropeltis getulus Phrynosoma coronatum Citellus beecheyi The water temp. of the stream was 15°C. We followed the Mojave River to Hesperia, where we stopped for a few minutes to look for animals in a Joshua tree - juniper association. The animals seen or collected here were: Mourning dove Meadowlark Western Kingbird Turkey vulture Sage sparrow Xantusia vigilis Sceloporus magister Uta stansburiana Phrynosoma platyrhinos Masticophis flagellum We planned to go east from Hesperia to Deep Creek, but the Mojave River had washed out the road. The river was about ¼ mile wide and about a foot deep. At this point, Warren Gross & his brother-in-law left us at 3PM. and Rudy Ruibal left with one station-wagon full at 3:30PM. The other three vehicles (2 Chev. Station wagons + 1 Plymouth sedan) drove north of Hesperia until we reached a road that turned east toward Lucerne Valley. We drove until we were about