W. Reimer 1953 Journal 1 May Calif: Eldorado Co. year at end of May. (See Triturus sierra for that time). Stream high and murky from recent rains (last evening?). 3 Triturus taken in side stream pool. 3 Ouicides taken from rotten logs. 1 Clemmys from edge of main stream, 1 Rana cotosebiana larva from shallow, narrow (2ft. x 2in.) rivulet tributary. This locality about 1700ft in yellow pine - digger pine transition area with the yellow pine predominating. Logging operations for yellow pine now underway. Momentary stop 1 mi. NW of Coloma at edge of isolated pool in bed of American River (South Fork) revealed only 1 Bufo boreas which was not collected. Last stop for day made: Eldorado Co., 4 mi NW Coloma where in quiet portion of main stream (20 ft. wide) 1 Rana boylei taken and in pools left from former mining operations 2 Rana aurora taken. No Triturus seen though they were expected to be present. Yellow pine - oak forest semi- open with extensive treeless grass areas nearby. Stream high, only slightly murky, 15°C. 2 May Camped for night at 2½ mi E Pilot Hill and inspected stream here before breaking camp. Ideal pool for Triturus but none seen, Rana boylei present. Continued on then directly to: