Field notes, Part 2, v488
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J.R. Alcorn 1940 Lepus californicus W slope Granite Range, 6000 ft, 13 mi. N and 6 mi. W. Deephole, Washoe Co., Nevada. Aug. 30, 1940 In this location, the edge of a valley, where a few antelope [illegible] and horses water at a small spring, I was leaning against the bank of the wash. Being in the shade of the bank, and making no movement I was apparently not noticed by a Jackrabbit that appeared on the opposite bank of the wash not more than 50 feet from me. This jackrabbit "zig zagged" down the 10 ft. slope of the wash by short gentle hops, and it appeared to be in no hurry. When it approached the edge of the water it stretched its neck out, apparently as far into the spring as possible, and drank for a minute or so, then it turned and with great speed ran up onto the bank where it stopped and looked about then leisurely hopped out into the sagebrush. I do not believe this Jackrabbit was aware of my presence. It was 7:05 A.M by my watch.