Field notes, v1389
Page 163
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P.A.Kelly 1985 Journal. (fresh woodrat sign). On the way up to the Peaks Site we flushed a Nighthawk from her scrape of a nest on the ground. She had 2 young chicks (each about 2" long) and was back on the nest when we were coming down again an hour later. Took some photos. We also set 5 traps at X89. Then rebailed the 20 traps at U.C. Spring with the help of Pamela. June 21 Got up at 5am to check all 50 traps. At 5.15 am I found collected an adult ♀ porcupine 0.35mi north of the Nevada Co. line on Hwy 89 PK # 118: Erethizon dorsatum 790-200-95-35 = 9500g, ♀). I thought she was pregnant at the time since body was still warm and supple, but she was only bloated after her nights foraging. After the Sagelen Research Symposium, Ellen Woodard helped me to open her up and remove the smelly contents. Our audience of field assistants stared wide-eyed and 'nose-tied'. Trapping Results: Mile 4.2: (15 Traps) 5.30 am 2183 2184 ad o) 2181 ♀ Toes swollen, removed to 2182) field station for treatment.