W. Reiner 1958 Journal 4 Nov. Calif.: Contra Costa Co. Pinehurst. Visited only this Triturus study area today. 1515-1715 hours. 1545 hrs. air 18.0°C, water 13.5°C. Stream still running slowly, clear. 11 Triturus captured and marked, all new captures. #107 #117. Most of these concentrated about two sections of rotten log at edged stream. Several others on steep bank of stream either hiding under or just emerged from under leaves and other debriis. Weather overcast, soil wet. 11 Nov. Calif.: Contra Costa Co., Lafayette Reservoir. Visited only this Triturus study area today. 1500- 1615 hours. 1500 hrs. air and water 18.5°C. A few adult Triturus noted in water along face of dam. Tail fins were not evident, dorsal color dark. Under test board at shore of lake no metamorphosed Triturus although one noted under dead cattails in vicinity. 4 young Triturus captured and marked in area, #33-#36. Two Gernonotus multi- carinatus taken under boards also. Weather clear, cool. 12 Nov. Calif.: Marin Co., Samuel P. Taylor State Park. No Triturus in stream (Hagunitas Creek?) though several deep pools examined. Soil wet, water clear with slow flow. Is it too cold or too early in season?