R. K. Selander, 1953 Oct. 3 Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico. Megarychus pitangua - common in drier, more open places. Turdus grayi - one seen, others heard. Birds not too common and very quiet for the most part. Unidentified hummingbird noted - or rather large species. Bonifacio said that the Quetzal is "common" on the "Monte Frio" = Monte Cristo. shot 4 Calouttas but could only recover 3 of them, one falling in the gorge of the Rio Salinial straight down 100 feet or more. Returned to Hotel at 2:00. Rain falling hard. The streets of Tuxtla look like rivers. Progne sp. and Petrochelidon flying most of day - only stopping when rain falls the hardest. Noted 2 Turkey Vultures over town - the first seen since I arrived. Have slightly sore throat this afternoon - can not get my things dry from yesterday's hunt. Everything in soggy wet from the rain and moisture in the air. Will be difficult drying specimens. In talking to Alvarez today and yesterday I noted the following items of possible interest - (other than those dealing with Jays - see Species accounts). 1. He has an appointment with the governor of Chiapas on Monday - something to do with money for his Museo. The governor wants to build him a new Museo, so he says. 3. He has no car of any sort - and horses are very rare - "impossible to rent" - in Tuxtla. 4. The Los Angeles museum is buying a collection.