Field notes
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axe, S.M. 1975 Journal 46 Tuolumne Co. trip 2 Sept. took rte 13 -> 580 -> 205 -> 120 up toward Yosemite N.P. Stopped at Buck Meadows and checked out Moore Cr. Is mostly dry with a few pools scattered around. No frogs seen in any of them or under the few rocks turned. Stopped at Middle Fork Camp (used to be Monroe's in 1972; now is Lee's) on rd to Mather & Cherry Lake (also San Jose Family Camp). Walked ~ 1-1 1/2 mi upstream - is area where got R. boylei in 1972. No sign of any amphibians. Did see a Gerrhonotus (?) among several large logs overhanging the river and a Thamnophis ~ 100 - 150 ft. above the river bed as walked back. Finished there ~ 3 pm (PDT) so drove up to Middle Fork Campground on Evergreen Rd (which also goes to Mather & Hatchetchy Res.). Look up one tributary but lot of logging has occurred there since 1972. No frogs. Also walked ~ 1 mi upstream from bridge on Middle Fk Tuolumne River. Habitat looks good for R. boylei but none seen or heard. Stayed at that cmpgd for nite. 3 Sept. Drove up to Mather. One stream there is dry this time of year & the outlet for Birch Lake is no longer existent.