W. Reiner 1950 Journal 7 Oct. Calif.: Contra Costa Co. Ranae still present in pool beneath drains and about same size as before. One measured as 20mm. Total length. Pool about same size as last week. Two animals taken # 101 a repeat capture, and 102b a Rana aurora. At Lafayette Reservoir 1115-1130 hrs. At 1130 air 24.7°, water 24.0°C. 149 metamorphosed Triturus counted under test board. Some still appear to be freshly metamorphosed based on presence of dorsal stripes, tail spots and presence of gill stubs. 14 Oct. Visited both Triturus study areas. At Lafayette Reservoir 1150-1245 hrs. 1220 hrs. air 21.5° water 22.0°C. 160 young Triturus counted under test board, some appear freshly metamorphosed others apparently metamorphosed sometime ago since all trace of gill stubs and larval markings gone. Some even appear to be growing larger. One anaciated adult & under board in intimate association with young. This one preserved for record of condition of gonads and stomach. Several young also collected of which one preserved for stomach contents and 10 to be kept alive if possible for growth observations. Water level of lake down by 6"-1' which