EL Karlstrom 1955 Bufo boreas Feb. 22 Richmond, Contra Costa Co., Calif. Another batch of eggs found in Pond B about 20 feet from extreme SW corner. Over area 4'x5', water depth 3-4". Grasses present here, although area is open pasture-like area. Eggs appear unfertilized, one attacked by fungus and bacteria, the jelly envelopes appear opaque and fuzzy. Sample collected. Feb. 23 Same locality Returned 1:45 P.M. to make more thorough search of area. Richmond police (theft division) have been notified and given a description of missing chest and contents, & left a description of both with watch-men at small plant north of pond A ([illegible]) and the owner of Trailer Court bordering pond B. My searching and questioning shed no light on the matter. Pond A level lower dry 1/2" on stake. Depth to maximum length of about 3/4" but not abundant yet. Air temp. 16.5°C. at 3:15 P.M. Pond 16.2°C. a third batch of recently laid Bufo eggs located among grasses 35' SW of former weather station. Eggs over area 4'x8', water depth 4-6", sparse grasses growing up through water. Eggs not lower than 4-5" in water depth. About 5-10% appear "bad"