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E.L. Karlstam
1954
General notes Bufo
April 5 Yosemite Valley, Mariposa Co., Calif. R. Stebbins suggests that Bufo boreas may be collected at the following localities on the Valley Floor:
1) Stoneman mdr. west of Camp 14. He has seen toads here but site not recommended for study area due to influx of people during the summer season.
2) W and SW of Old Village along the Merced River. Probable spot is where small creek from Sentinel Rock area flows into the Merced. Advantage of this locality is proximity to Camp 19 where I and family will be living.
3) ΒΌ mile west of Ahwahnee Hotel. RCS suggests the west side of a footpath which leads NW toward Government Center.
4) SW side of road leading from Camp Curry to Happy Lakes
5) Leidig Meadow south of Indian Village a possibility although RCS has not collected there.
6) El Capitan meadow at foot of El Capitan another possibility.
Joe Gorman suggests that marshy meadow areas E and NE of Mt. Broderick (altitude 6100') should be checked for toads. Take Nevada Fall Trail past Liberty Cap to Half Dome Trail.
RCS gave following suggestions on getting themol data in the field:
1) Direct cloacal temp. Insert bulb all the way. Keep fingers as far from bulb as possible