Hafner M.S. 1974 Journal 13 July (cont) Caliente Creek Wash, 0.3 mi. NE of Hwy 58, 5.5 mi. (by road) ESE of Edison, Kern Co., California 760' (T30S, R30E, SW 1/4 sec 17) We saw many cottontails (Sylvilagus auduboni) in nearby hills along with several Hares (Lepus californicus) and numerous Burrowing owes (Speotyto). The Ground Beetles (Tenebri- idae) were very thick. At approx. 8:30 (2030) a rancher advised us to go to another canyon to spend the night. We found this canyon very nice and spent a comfortable night. Saw numerous unidentified small bats foraging after dark. 14 July Caliente Creek Wash, 0.3 mi. NE of Hwy 58, 5.5 mi. (by road) ESE of Edison, Kern Co., California 760' (T30S, R30E, SW 1/4, sec 17) 0500 We arose and checked traps with the following results: 10 Perognathus (inornatus) 5 Peromyscus maniculatus 9 D. heermanni 6 D. nitratoides 1 Gopher snake (Pituophis catenifer) Trapping Success: 31/167 = 18%