Koford 131 Cynomy s ludovicianus June 3, 1955 Nr. Ft. Collins, Colo. one of old burrows scratched out (old C.L. droppings). Probably not now active in top field. Only burrow seen on the lower slope surely used - range cattle winter? // On unploughed flat, near S. side, several letters seen. Saw 2, 4, 45 joins. in area 30 yds. long. Also 2, 2, 1, 1 at separate sites in same 2 A (stubs out a census area, approx. 2A). // A few days ago the fall planted field on N. side valley was ploughed. I searched for signs reopening of burrows. One 100 yds. in opened (as below during ploughing?). A fairly prominent mound now not used. A few within 10 yds. of W. edge field opened, but none on S. side where formerly a small mound every 20 yds. in area where 13 once seen feeding. Near W. edge we saw 3' long dug up to 2" deep, apparently luj C.L. Little grass or forbs now on this field; not planted. Ploughing discourage C.L.? or grain elsewhere to feed? In boss pasture, just W. of this field, near hundreds old mounds evenly spaced upslope. Saw some C.L. at least 200 yds. into this field, + 3 letters near E. edge. Was boss field plowed 4 yrs. ago along with Sec. 4? Open Can. Dams? // Productivity apparently good on S. side of flat bordering wheatfield, + in area just W. of fall planted field. Not so good at burrows in field. One letter just above the S. wheatfield. // "Nermon," small juv. taken June 1, ate rolled oats as soon as offered, but grain common food at site captive. After first day showed no fear. Helps when roughly handled. Eats every thing including dog foeces/cuber. Fond of milk from dropper, but litter glass tip bar. Now walks around house & cares for food when professed. When apparently angry, makes rapid throat-chattering (5 clicks), descending in scale, repeated.