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Journal
Hahner, M.S.
1976
10 mi. N, 15 mi. E Warm Springs, 6000 ft., Nyx Co., Nevada
20 September 0630 awoke, checked traps again. Results:
Line #1 - 1 Microdipodops €
2 Dipodomys sp.
1 P. maniculatus
Line #2 - 1 Microdipodops (live)
Line #3 - 1 Microdipodops
1 P. maniculatus + 1 Onychomys
Line #4 - 3 Microdipodops
2 P. longimembris (1 released)
1 Dipodomys sp.
Total: Night check (2300): 24 Micro's
10 P. longi.
4 P. manic. and 4 Dipodomys sp.
Morning Check (0700): 5 Micro's
2 P. longi.
2 P. manic.
Grand total: 55/ ≈ 20%
358
1 Onychomys torridus
3 Dipodomys
Apparently most of the activity occured before 2300 hrs. The moon rose at 0200 which may inhibit later activity - however at this and the Penoyer Valley locality I have captured a live Micro. in the morning in a snap trap (by the tail.) As they usually don't live too long when caught by the tail, I assume that the animal was active just before sunrise.