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May 11th 1931. Caught a young opossum in a government
shannon trap, this morning. Was
apparently about half grown.
Released it in a few hours.
The 'possum didn't seem to be
much afraid of me. Have also
caught recently a bush rabbit
and a wood rat in the same trap.
May 14 1931 Caught a small possum
today in a Pattel trap. Very young-
apparently only a few weeks old.
Gave it to Beth Benson.
May 19 '31. S.F. Sprnted Fnrhee A267.640,
trapped Jan. 21 '31; repeated for first time
5/19 '31; location of repeat 1/5 mile further down
the canon.
July 22 '31 Brown Fnrhee A275.575. Snrp was
in the sun, which was very warm. Bird
seemed almost overcome with the heat. When
released it walked slowly away, about 6 feet from
me, and stood in a shady place, with its fell
open. Remained there while I re-debated the trap,
and was still there when I left (10/17 '31 /repeated
in good condition)
July 27 '31 Brown Fnrhee A237638- head bloody-
captured in a government shannon trap. When I approached,
and while handling, constantly gave its alarm cry, while
two other Brown Fnrhee and an immature Black-headed
Burstshead flew meanwhile from branch to branch
in neighboring trees, all giving their alarm cries.