Field notes, v1360
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Mamustr 1939 Mustela frenata July 21 Snake R, 350 ft, 1 mi. N Burbank, Walla Walla Co., Wash. In a pile of driftwood, along the Snake River, saw a weasel of this species. As I came along the path, it ran into the pile at a spot about 20 feet from the water's edge. It immediately stuck its head out again as if looking for me or trying to get a scent. It blinked repeatedly as if the light was too strong for it. Eyes. Twinkling of the nose as if trying to localize the scent was visible. It disappeared into the pile in a few minutes. Trapping until July 25 did not catch the specimen [in, the pile]. July 25 7 mi. E & 4 mi. S Dixie, 4300 ft., Walla Walla Co., Wash. Saw a weasel run into a pile of branches just as I got out of the truck here. Was unable to collect it. The animal moved deliberately, moving slowly to the bottom & thicker part of the pile.