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L. Karlstam
1954
Bufo arenarius (42)
June 30 Central meadow, 4000 ft., Yoz Valley, Marysvale Co., Colid.
It is apparent that the tall, dense meadow grass
is unattractive for movements of adult toads. Grasses
and bunchion is increasingly dense under scattered
yellow [illegible]s of study pond. I checked water
running westward down middle of meadow. Sneezeweed
now blossomed out and plants average 22", maximum
28". Blockbirds out and calling. Afternoon mild
with moderate westerly breeze. A fairly extensive
check of water over 3/3rds of entire meadow
made. Only tadpoles only. Water level about
same as in past weeks except in certain places
at edges of meadow where spring flow loching.
It may yet be possible for toads to produce
young in this meadow.
June 30 July+
books Large adult FF captured W of coryphice
site by children at Conge 14. Will be used
for breeding with Triuga Rossa cornus. This toad
under trees at least 100 yards from Merced River.
Captured about 7:45 P.M.
July 1 Conge 14, 4050 ft., Yosemite Valley. Another
adult FF collected back of stage 10:10 A.M.
(D.S.). He appears vigorous. Evidence points
to a general spread out population of toads
in Valley. Paul Elkins, son of naturalist
Dew Elkins, caught and later lost at Conge 19
a large adult F near Merced River at Conge
6. This toad captured middle of but afternoon