Catalogue and journal, v1563
Page 373
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W. Reiman 1949 Journal 29 Jan. Lafayette Reservoir, Contra Costa Co., Calif. sedges along edge of water. Weather: mild, sunny. Two adult ♀️ Triturus, one juv., two ad. ♂️♂️, one in breeding condition found in one cavity at mouth of rodent burrow under large planks. About 100± ft. from water, 50± ft. above water. Willow weed and grass. Soil loose and damp. ♂️ One ad. ♂️ in breeding condition under planks 75 ft. from water and 50 ft. from above locale. ♂️ Two non-breeding ♂️♂️ together under plank. One juv. alone under plank. Conditions same as above. Water immediately below these points (all close together) showed no signs of egg clusters. Water does not appear suitable. Tilty, sandy bottom, rather cloudy, little submerged debris. Water level had been lowered until 3-4 ft. between water and nearest vegetation at closest point. 29 Jan Upper San Leandro Reservoir, Contra Costa and Alameda cos., Calif. Various suitable appearing spots along streams about to enter reservoir