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Hefer .ms.
1973
Journal
7 Dec. - Campsite #1, 9.5 mi. N. Johannesburg, off of
Johannesburg Rd., San Bernardino Co, 3200' Calif.
Arrived at camp 9:00 pm and set
100 traps as before (see 14 Oct '73). Full
moon, still, 30-35° F.
8 Dec. - Campsite #1, 9.5 mi. N. Johannesburg, off
Johannesburg Rd., San Bernardino Co, 3200' Calif.
5:00 AM - Checked traps and released
animals. Results:
10 Dipodomys merriami
2 Dipodomys panamintinus
and
4 Perognathus longimembris
2 P. formosus
18/100 = 18%
8:30 pm. - Checked traps again with
following results:
5 D. panamintinus
4 D. merriami
1 P. longimembris
1(2) Ammospermophilus leucurus
Today was very bright, 65° F,
still, and few high clouds. We
noticed for the 1st time much young
green vegetation sprouting all over
the desert floor (Some dicots and
some single grass shoots) left for home 12:00 noon.