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Koford 1955
73
Cynomys ludovicianus
March 16, 1955
Nr. Fb. Colling, Glo,
burrow showed tracks
, of more connecting to other
hole; max. distance from
burrow 3yds. Two burrows
showed tracks indicating that one had come out to mound
only, 4 gone back in. Apparently at least 9 animals still left in
this colony. About 1 p.m., an angle flew over - first 2 hours
seen close to Ft. Collins. Gtensiv mouse tracks seen in three
places near dry pond. Rabbit tracks not in colony but in
area around it. Took several photos of tracks in snow,
15.
[illegible] = poor tracks
16.
18
Cond
Sand
no
tracks
here
Dry
pond
Burrowed area near 26
and 15 evident tracks
made yesterday too,
Chrysothamnus bases definitely eaten.
March 17, 1955
Nr. Wellington, Glo.
About 9 a.m. visited Wellington colony. Wind about 30 mph. 4
fold (<40°F). Fawn seen out (Charlie & partner, c 2 others, one be-
gard fawn in averaged area to S.). Ground about 81% snow cov-
ered. At 1 p.m. visited Spring Canyon Dam colony & searched
for activity. Snow soft, air about 34°F, 4 10 m.p.h.
wind. Very little activity, judging by tracks. One near