K. Selander, 1953 Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico- Oct. 17 San Pedro Miring area I will focus all attention on the Monte de la Plema since if the bird didn't have a hybrid origin-the next most logical hypothesis is that it is a new species from isolated up there on the Monte de la Plema and only occasionally getting down to the lower lands. - This time I must try and get some definite information on the occurrence of the black-headed jay, It will be easier since that bastard Helfego wont be along to prompt them. Will return to Tuxtla Tuesday night by taxi. - Out hunting today along the Rio Salinial northeast of Tuxtla. Quite a few birds for a change. There is also farming all along the river - corn, sugar, cane, a few licuana & orange trees -- and various other native crops. There is a large conifer all along the river, called the "Salino". Took a specimen of Dendroica aurea (X), also Wilsonia pusilla, Dendrocopos scalaris, Empidonax minimum riparia -, Seturus punctulatus, Tyrannus melancholicus, Turdus grayi - common in flocks, Piaya cayana - several seen, Polioptila -probably caerulea. Also got 4 Caloitta formosa. Shot a large snake on sand along river. Frogs common in little pools but I have nothing to pre- serve them in. Took a small lizard, others about 7" long, probably of same species, were seen.