J.G. Hall 1953 129 Aug 11 Sazchen Creek, 3mi. NW Hobart Mills, Nevada Co., Calif. flying 3 or 4" above surface but gave up when insect swam away. I didn't realize they could forgo on insects unless they were either on the surface or sinking. Lots of small brookies in every pool. The dams opposite the cutting area just loaded w/ fresh asp logs. Couple of fresh fir cuttings, only basal bark ehewed. Dam just below scabark fresh- ly maintained on S side of pond. No new cuttings on flash tree or main dams but they seem in good condition. Left 12:40. Weather clear thus has been a hot day. Lower Rockslide col marking chart: D X L 1 3 2 6 3 8 4 13 5 8 6 4 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 Aug 12 Lower Rockslide colony 4 PM. Reset traps. It's warm so I think I'll try leaving them set tonight. Lower Rockslide colony 6:30 AM. Finally caught a live Beaver! This was lower set in a muddy shallows, Med. siz. Was able to punch web & paint dots on shoulder & tail; (D) but didn't have my plastic markers yet & wasn't able to see it because I was alone. Released him about 7 and he swam slowly up the