Day 173: You really have to mind where you step on the South Swofford Trail. I know of no other location where the Oregon Forest Snail (Allogona townsendiana) is so numerous. Perhaps its popularity with this species can be attributed to the trail's shady, moist environment. It is south of the lake, but north of a ridge, and stays dark and cool even in summer. That said, the OFSes are more plentiful in the months of autumn. I was surprised to see several munching the mulch on my walk today.
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