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ELKadethum
1955
Buffs caronus
July 8 and 3' x 4' across. Bubbles adjacent one to 4" deep
and 2-4 across, > found 8' away in middle placed
in hole for shot in first nature looking fashion. F# at 1/100th.
#5 Kodachrome on attempt of color coverage of olive
from 3 1/2 feet. F# at 1/50th. Took novel. #6 at 3 feet
same shot.
Toads active on surface 11:15 A.M. & at stake C
gazers to low drift armour.
#10 Elmo-X weighted shot of geiger meter set above
site where toad circled in gopher run. Toad 3"
below gauge. F# at 1/100th.
& tagged 6 more adult toads in sugar meadow
area (F28-33). Check of weather station 12:15 P.M.
Clock seem to have run since Jan 26th same it
registers 11 A.M. Friday 02 of year. Temperature reading
is accurate to 1° F. Sand # is lower. Depth 3-4'
out from station is 1 1/4". Toddlers are large and
dispersed. Air temp. 16.5° C. Buller shelled at 12:40
P.M. High winds continue but clear skies expect for
a few light high cumulus clouds. Little green algae
visible in pond. Toads are detritus feeding off plants
and silt bottom. Silt is a tan color here, and
the black lower stand out sharply. Sedges in pond
A are to 12" height regularly spaced four miles apart
part of meadow appears half green. Willows show
about 1/3-1/2 full development of leaves. Snow patches
visible 40 yards NE x E station still 20 x 60' and
to 16" deep. No other snow in meadow area, but good-