Field catalogue #250-550, journal, and species accounts, v1706
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TECHET J.A. 1992 Journal Austin Ranch, 2 miles E. of Armstrong Lmbs. Co., Texas. Elevation 25 ft. May 6-11 were variable 3-5 mph early, then 5-15 mph (10:30) to 14:30, then 10-25 (Coat) mph until 16:45, after which they steadily abated. Temperatures today 68°-84°F On May 11, I finally finished my work on the Armstrong Ranch. I put up the one goldfish taken today along with four kids used as fake kids since I settled them here April 30. Additionally, I put up a Tropical Parula I shot by mistake and a Buff-bellied Hummingbird given me by Mr. John Armstrong, who found it dead on his ranch. Rude map of enlarged area of activities: N 2 mi 1/4 mile Big Oaks Low Mesquite Thicket Ranch HQ AUSTIN Big Oaks Duck Pond Live Oak Pine Flat Medium Oaks Little Oak Creek Big Oak Oak FENCE LINE OF PASTURE 0.7 mile 0.6 mi Big Oaks 1st camp (2 Houston) 2nd camp (5 Houston) Weather May 11 was windy (all night and) this morning, SE 5-15 mph, and clear slightly overcast. As with the Crest Crape Sage it was very humid. Temp 68°-75°F. Species List Armstrong Ranch May 6-11: Anurans: S. Leopard Frog Reptiles: Texas Tortoise Crotalus scutulatus Texas Rattlesnake Owlet Dove Turtle Gopher Snake Texas Mud Snake Rough Green Snake Lizards Texas Earless Lizard Scallop's Whipsnake Texas Fence Lizard Texas Rat Snake Texas Horned Lizard Crotalus scutulatus (S.A.) Rock-Bellied Lizard Cnemidophorus sexlineata