Mallard notes, v4295
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Mayhew 1958 Nov. 14 Journal 119. 5 mi. W. of Glamis, Imperial Co., Calif. top of the highest dune. From here we were able to see Brawley & much of the rest of the Imperial Valley, Glamis, the road through the Chocolate Mts. to Blythe and the Cargo Muchacho Mts. to the S.E. It was quite an impressive sight. San Felipe Hills, Imperial Co., Calif. After we left the Glamis area, we stopped along highway 99 opposite these hills to see if there was any evidence of Ulma notata living here. The wind was blowing fairly hard, & it was almost dark, so we didn't learn anything definitely. However, there are numerous sandy areas that could possibly support Ulma. 4.5 mi. W. of 1000 Palms, Riverside Co., Calif. We set up camp at the abandoned filling station on the old highway between 1000 Palms & Garnet at 1930. At this time the wind was blowing from the west at about 22 mph. with gusts to 30 mph. The air temp. was 17.8°C., rel. humidity was 57%. Nov. 15 We arose at 0830 and found the wind still blowing like mad, although not as hard as last night. It was still from the west at 10-15 mph. with gusts to 19 mph. The minimum temp. last