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T.Rodgers -1939
Sibley, C.I.
Time 3 Pm.
Found-Jan 28 1939
Location-Near Grizzly Peak Blvd
And Arcade Ave. Berkeley
"Nest" App 7" under ground
in a hollow place under
a large root. Found
accidently when engaged
in removal of stump. Am
sorry to say "nest" was
destroyed by stroke of
Pick and unable to
describe it further than
as a hollow place.
The elevation is app. 1000 feet
at this Point.
The adult was found
first and upon removal discovered
a young one with Tail cut off.
destroyed it, and began careful
dirt removal. found 4 young
alive and 3 more injured.
Destroyed them also. Total!
Brought in 1 adult + 4 young.
N<--E
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"nest"
Stump