Field notes, v1716
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LLWOLF 1963 Journal July 22 with Jacanas, one with 2 Black-bellied Tree Ducks, + several with Olivaceous Cormorants. Turned to west on road to San Blas, Nayarit. About 1/2 from highway to town is magnificent palm forest where we hoped to camp, but could find no places suitable. Next come mangrove swamps which continue to San Blas Saw a resting colony with Little Blue Louisiana Herons, Snowy + American Egrets, Black-crowned Night + Green Heron. Also Anhingas + Cormorants. Took road to Playa Mantauchen, a nice sand beach. Here found 5 American Oystercatchers, 2 Black-bellied Plover, 2 Wilson Plovers, 2 Willets, Caspian Terns, + gulls + Brown Pelicans. Being unable to find a good camping site anywhere along road to San Blas we drove south toward Tepic. In mountainous country - primarily oaks - heard Botheri Sparrows singing. Managed to collect one &. Started looking for camping place. Finally drove thru closed gate into a farmer's field. Just as we were replacing gate heard Botheri Sparrows here - 2 males N of Tepic. Looked like rain so set up camp had supper & prepared specimens - skeletons - after dark. buttereri habitat.