W. Reimer 1950 Journal 21 Jan. Calif.: Contra Costa Co. an apparently newly metamorphosed one, gill stubs still present. If so, metamorphosing takes place over considerable period of time. Noted a Hyla regilla and Rana aurora at about 150 ft. from water on grassy slope. Rana under piece of litter. Adult ♀ Triturus noted on roadway to dam top but probably 500 ft. from nearest lake, the nearest permanent water. To reach water must move up over dam. 28 Jan. Visited both Triturus study areas. At Lafayette from 1145 to 1300. Weather damp and overcast. Visit occurred during temporary hull in rain. 1230 hrs: air 7.2°C, water 8.8°C. Three new adults taken. By standing on banks noted that several Triturus already in water and occasionally coming up for air. Batrachoseps under one of boards on ridge. At Pinchurst area 1330 - 1415 hrs. 1345 hrs: air 7.0°C, water 8.0°C. No Triturus seen. Stream now muddy and impossible to know if any animals in water. What was fate of animal noted in water last week? Was he flushed downstream during heavy rains of week or did he leave water? 11 Ensatina noted. Batrachoseps common.