Field notes, v1349
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Field 1934 500+ ft., Colorado R., 14 mi. SE Search. light, Clark Co., Nev. January 8, 1934 Left Berkeley January 6, in company with H.S. Fitch, D.A. Feathers, S.B. Benson in charge. Left at 11 A.M., and drove through Bakersfield and over the Tehachapi Pass, spending the night 2½ mi. E Mohave. Ate breakfast in Mohave, and drove through to Needles. During the early part of the day (Jan. 7), the drive was made through portions of the desert abounding in Yucca mohavensis. Saw several ravens, and several "hawks", but none close enough to shoot. During the afternoon saw much Yucca brevifolia. Camped for the night about 1½ mi. S Needles. The next morning (Jan. 8) drove into Needles for breakfast and spent some time there purchasing supplies. Saw several Brewer blackbirds and numerous English sparrows. From Needles drove to present camp. Eureka drove through localized areas of Yucca mohavensis and Yucca brevifolia, with prickly pear and barrel cactus present everywhere. Stopped at Search- light on the way, and then drove down to the river Colorado River bottom on the west side of the river about 2½ to 3 miles south of Brown's ferry. Stopped first