W. Rainer 1949 Journal 8 Dec. Calif.: Santa Clara Co. several T. torosus young and adult taken on road, as well as Bufo boreas young. This a very beautiful spot an may prove to be good collecting ground. Reservoir level extremely low. Might Triturus be breeding here? Only torosus found today. Where do grandosus live? Returned home via U.S. 101 and 101 Bypass starting at 1730. 10 Dec. Calif.: Contra Costa Co. Routine check of two study areas made today. 1145-1230 hrs at Lafayette Reservoir. No Triturus seen, although several (about 6-8) seen crushed on dirt road leading from buy to top of dam. All dried, are animals probably killed during rain Wed. and Thur. (7-8 Dec). Single Batrachoseps seen under cover #3. Weather, sunny, clear, cool. Quiet water at shore 16.4°C. 1300-1400 hrs at Pinchurst. No Triturus. 12 Batrachoseps, 7 Ensatinia. 1340 hrs; air 8.0°C, water 7.2°C. Leaves now all fallen; blanket still thick on ground. Several dead Triturus noted on roadway. 18 Dec. Calif.: Marin Co. Entire day spent at various spots in county. Objective: to collect and note sites for further collecting of Triturus