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Wager
Phil
1973
Journal
174
23 Sept 190 km NW Villa Hayes by rd. Dept. Pto Hayes, Paraguay
people leaving their fields.
Many legumes (Mimosa) in blooming.
300 km NW Villa Hayesland, Dept. Boqueron,
Paraguay Lovell & Martin's camp. Stopped off
for a day. They have, in addition to the
previous animal catches, fix 2 Tamanduas,
a 3 banded Aimadella Pitta with collars
also 2 Noctelia Cerrina. Still trying to get
deer. Indians bringing in large # of coats.
The new man, Jamie Dahl (Hill) is
mouse trapping, claims all the mice right
around here have been trapped out (?)
Jovett says that its hotel in Philadelphia
cost 600 f/night for 3 people, for room
alone - no food.
Saw 2 more Toucans. Also saw 2 at
Cherrea. They must migrate.
Many fresh tapir tracks & droppings
(?, oval, about 1" long x 3/4" wide) along the R. Verde.
410 km NW Villa Hayes by rd. Dept. Pto Hayes, Boqueron,
Paraguay
24 Sept Day hot, calm, & hazy. Sl. S wind. Max
temp in high 30's. We left R. Verde early,
got to Philadelphia around 0:30AM, did our
shopping, & picked this spot to camp at.
Arrived about 2:00PM. On the S side of the
rd there is a naturally clear field of several