Field notes, v1335
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Hafner, ms. 1974 Journal 18 May - "Campsite 1", 9.5 mi. N. Johannesburg off I-10 Johannesburg Rd., San Bernardino Co., 3500' Calg. Arrived here 8:30 PM last night - Did not set out traps. Dave and Diane were here since this A.M. No moon, strong wind, not especially cold. In the AM we walked about 1 mile S. of camp into low hills. We sighted a Western Tanager and Lesser Goldfinch. Mourning Doves (desert variety?) were very common as were their nests and eggs. Nests were very poorly constructed cups on ground beneath bushes. Eggs were always 2, pure white. We noted one nest with 2 young approx. 1/2 feathered. On the hills to the S. of camp Dave showed us some pocket gopher (Thomys) digging. These diggings were apparently widely separated from any others (perhaps miles?) We captured 3 Horned Lizards on return to camp. 1200 - broke camp and headed for "copper-colored" hills about 3 miles SE of Campsite 1). At the new camp, (Darcy & J camped here last trip), we took short walks collecting,