W. Reimer 1949 Journal 27 Nov. Calif.: Santa Clara Co. although soil under large pieces still dry. Single Triturus taken, three Oecides flavipunctatus several Batrachoseps. In late afternoon spent about one hour searching along Los Gatos Creek just above that town. A single Triturus taken. Again soil not sufficiently wet under larger pieces of cover. Do more rain necessary to bring animals out? Weather clear and sunny. Both localities principally oak woodland with sycamores and alders and willows along stream courses. A few Sequoia near Saratoga. All Batrachoseps given to Hendrichson. 3 Dec. Calif.: Contra Costa Co. Covered both study areas today. Old Lafayette Reservoir 0900- 1000. Under Board A one animal found and marked in 0014 series. Toe pattern resulting as 0-0-14293-4. Has not rained during week. New grass well started. Several young Triturus taken well up on slopes. Laid out additional litter. No Triturus found at Pinehurst. 24 Batrachoseps, 4 Eusotia noted. Leaf blanket on ground thicker than last week.