E. Weske 1979 Journal Nov. cont. HNHR, Carmel Valley, Monterey Co., California several Neotoma cinerea nests along the stream bank on the N edge of the field, many of which appeared active. Two in particular - located beneath the dome-like canopy of a large, lone oak - were chosen for trapping to get a subject for the beta-light collars. 1♀ T. bottae had been caught in the gopher traps. Jim explained some of the things he was looking at in the gopher pops - of particular interest was the use of electrophoresis to determine ♀ parenthood (+/- mating system). It would be worth while to see if this technique is applicable to heteromyids - I'd like to know if K-rats are mating non-randomly (seems probable). Light rain began at dusk. After dinner, Jim gave a slide show of his trips to Peru. ~2300, I followed several members of the class to an area ~200m E of the labs where a few Sherman live traps baited w/rolled oats had been set near some Neotoma nests. 1♀ was caught in a trap set by Willie Bemis. Animal was kept for a pet. Upon return to dining hall, briefly tried out night vision scope in back yard. Like watching snowy B/W TV. Would be difficult to follow behaviors, but probably good for tracking movements. Will try out again tomorrow in comb. w/ beta light. 17. Nov. HNHR, Carmel Valley, Monterey Co., California Rained most of night. Still 100% clouds at 0830 but no longer raining. ~14°C. Headed up to Haystack Hill to check Calhoun line. Steve and Stefan reached the