Field journal, v4297
Page 117
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Audrey 1960 Journal 2 July 16 - 22 mi E. of 29 Palms, San Bernardino Co., Calif. We arose at 0500, [illegible] had breakfast, and were in the field by 0630. The first animal caught was an adult ♂ Phrynosoma platyphino⸱ at 0625 at which time the air temperature was 33°C. Animals were scarce and the ones we did see were quite wary. Walt Moberly + Bob Falkunding patrolled the road while Bill Leskiewski and I walked out into the dunes. From the car six species were collected but [illegible] more in great quantities. Collecting was very poor in the field, almost nothing being seen the first hour. The last Uma scoparia was caught at 0830 at which time the air temperature was approximately 38°C. Dipsoseerus were still active until around 1045- at which time the air temperature was between 42-45°C. We left the area at 1100 and headed for 29 Palms. The air temperature was 48.5° C at this time.