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Journal
Hafner, M.S.
1977
2 mi. E Searles Station, 9 mi. NNE Johannesburg, San
Bernardino Co., 3200', California.
7 October
0830 departed Richmond with Darcey, Emily,
Julia, and Deb Lawhon. Drove to Pleasant Hill
where we left Julia with Darcey's folks. 0930
departed Pleasant Hill and drove S via 680,
580 and Hwy 5 to junction with Hwy 46.
Turned east on Hwy 46, stopped for supplies
in Wasco, then continued to Hwy 99. Turned
S to Bakersfield then east on 58. Beautiful,
clear day in the valley. Drove over the
Teuchapi Pass then N on Hwy 14 to the
above locality (Camp 1). Arrived 1630 and set-up
camp. at 1700 began setting Sherman Traps.
Purpose of this trip is to get all 4 heteromyid
species for seed caching experimentation.
We set out 300 traps as follows:
N
main dirt road.
camp I
each line = 50 traps
1800 finished setting traps, ate dinner. Had a
very relaxing evening. Light breezes all
afternoon; few high clouds, ca. 70° F. No
moon. Calm, quiet evening. Heard no
Anycomys vocalizations.