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420.
San Rafael, Oct. 27-28, 1933
Faunal composition:
cougar?
coyote numerous tracks, one howl.
bobcat commonly reported
deer reported scarce
white-tail jackel few
cottontail few
porcupine abundant signs-tracks
badger few holes seen
kangaroo rat reported common
antelope ground squirrel, abundant
Few birds seen or heard:
junco common
pioneer jay "
robin scarce
crossbills? one flock
horned lark common
golden eagle 2
raven 1
Ivancie says range has deteriorated.
He reports that when he was a boy,
he used to gather white sage and
grass in the Sinkad for several
head horses. It was only a short
task then. Now it would be
impossible.