W. Riemer 1950 Journal 25 Nov. Calif.: Contra Costa Co. Visited both Triturus study areas today. 1115-1230 hrs. at Lafayette Reservoir. 1145 hrs air 14°C, water 15.5°C. Adults seen in water on dam face. Tail fin well developed and dorsum (at least anteriorly), very pale. Not abundant. Apparently only males. Under boards marked three new animals #38-40, how overcast. At Pinchurst 1315-1415 hrs. 1345 hrs. air 15.0°C, water 12.3°C Stream clear and flowing normally. No Triturus. Noted 4 Ensatina, Batrachoseps common. 2 Dec. Raining heavily entire day. Did not check either Triturus study area. 9 Dec. Visited both Triturus study areas. Pinchurst 1015-1045 hrs. Single adult ♀ seen outside of area in temporary pool within circlet of redwoods. Stream high, swollen, muddy. Lafayette Reservoir 1115-1200 hrs. Water in lake high and murky. No Triturus seen in water though undoubtedly present. Two adults on land under boards, a rough shinned ♀, and a smooth shinned ♂, (#41+42). One noticed when surfacing for air in pool above area,