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Natfield. 1934
Colo. R., 1/2 mi. N Calif.-Nev. Monument,
50 ft, Clark Co., Nev.
January 30, 1934
Caught in gopher traps - nothing -
Took up all traps, and made 7 sets
along bank of slough south of camp.
Put up two gophers caught yesterday,
and then this afternoon took 70 traps and
went over onto island east of camp to make
sets for Sigmodon. Set traps across island
from east to west. Started at arrow-weed
on east side and set a line toward the
west. Found no signs of Sigmodon except
on extreme west side of island, in grassy
areas.
January 31, 1934
Caught in gopher settings - one female.
Took up gopher traps.
Caught in mouse traps - 4 Peromyscus maniculatus
These were caught along the west edge of
the island, none on the interior of the area.
Set out 22 rat-traps where Sigmodon signs
were abundant. This took until 10:00
A.M. Skinned out and put up the gopher and
4 Peromyscus maniculatus until 3:30 P.M.
Then went out and ran trapline again.
Caught one ♀ adult and 2 young Sigmodons.