Field notes, v1382
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E.L. Karlelum 1954 Buefer brocens (48) July 18 Senticid merdow, 1/2 mile S Court Center, 4000 ft, Yozanite Valley, Morinza Co., Calif. there still is a slight flow of fresh water running W along middle of meadow. Algae (visible filamentous) growth is reduced as pools dry up. The lydia are emerging now but most still possess tails. I found 3 or 4 with but tiny tail stubs, body length 1/2"+. The old road crossing N-S across the meadow had dried up by last week. For three days workmen have been spreading topsoil over the old road-bed. Other meadow area left untarned. July 19 Bike check of Morinza Valley possible breeding sites made. Weather clear and warm, in high 80's mid- afternoon. The area along road (July 41) below Bridleweil Falls, 3920 ft. had some pools of water along creek bottom only. No signs of angelfish. Areas along S side of Merced River between Bridleweil Falls and old Village showed no standing water. At base of large Boulder south side of Village church - pool dried up. Emerged lydia only. Lodin Creek tributaries N of Lewis Hospital also dried up. Hoydel Moore, former naturalist now working at museum, described pools this area seen previous years. Many dead larvae seen on rocks ad logs there 4:45-5:15 p.m. Check of Stevensen meadow, 4000 ft. on both sides of road. No water left in meadow, and it is