Reiner 1948 Journal 28 Feb. Strawberry Canyon, U.C. Campus, Berkeley, Alameda Co., Calif. Deep, 6-7 ft square, loose sand bottom plus various boards and litter, was found an rodent about half size of Norway rat, dead but not for too long. Fur in good condition at least on upper surface. Apparently body had been largely eaten out by insects. Dorsal surface uniform dark gray, venter, pale white grey. Hind foot 25 mm. Sandy bottom of pit thoroughly pitted as if with foot prints. Though a hole exists in one wall of pit, apparently animal could not use it for escape, and thus died of starvation or thirst. Also in pit was a thoroughly dried and completely furless rodent (identified by incisors) of size of Norway rat. The unidentifiable it was probably of this species.* Vast quantities of rodent feces throughout building. A pile of brush similar to a Wood Rat's nest, the smaller, also in building amongst rebuilding but not protected and not in close proximity to vegetation. Return to out-of-doors and several posts taken during rest of afternoon close around pool. Varied Thrush, Spotted Towhee, a Hermit Thrush observed. Small pygmylant nest with opening facing upwards noted.