Field notes, v1382
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E. L. Karlstrom 1954 Bufo boreas (22) Stoneman mdrw, 4000 ft., Yosemite Valley, Mariposa Co., Calif. Resume of growth of toads this meadow. Joe Borman reported completing toads the evening of April 15. I had seen adults but the evening of April 8 but no FF's. By April 8 - early emergence of O->O " " 15 - breeding pairs and eggs laid. String of eggs Borman brought back to MVZ April 17th apparently unfertilized since no developes noted. April 24th Toads collected Pond A and narrow ditch-like pond "B" SE of A. Mean overall length 10 toads Pond A 8.9 mm. " body " " " " " 3.9 " " overall " " " " B 9.2 " " body " " " " " 3.9 " May 1, 1954 for above measurements Pond A 11.2 " A 5.02 " B 11.0 " B 5.1 may 7 (From R. Stebbins field notes) Water 18.7, air 1" above ground, 2" from edge of pond over least covered dead grass 11.0 C. j 10:10 P.M. (D.S.T.) Many Idyla calling but no toad eye shines. Walked over meadow S of road thoroughly. Some of pools had form or togs, not noted several