SP Meyers 1943 Journal July 30 dentfld 474 Km W of Villalager, by road, Dept Boqueron, Paraguay grow from buds - 3-4/bud with over 20 buds/leaf. spines are variable length, some up to 3cm; the spines are sturdy enough to stick to leather boots and resist removal. The shrubbery is equally armed; Here the cylindrocentia is [illegible] closer together than there it was at 420. At least four species of parrot, 2 large (one long tailed) and 2 small. Rufous and crested horneros; the species of tyrant that I observed flocking in Rincon Chavua (7-27) and collected - flocking here again but in smaller groups (2-3 birds); flocks of gruit cebler, a small ferrard - perhaps spinelled - in flocks, chochelaca. Phil and I went night lighting after dark but saw only one [illegible] and a small armadillo which Phil had not seen and collected it. Stayed warm all night, closely July 31 Dawn overcast, warm - in 90's or 80% F. 3 deer seen after road. Chochelaca, crimson headed woodpecker. Parrots. Saw thru door (gyrrod), one pygmy owl, either ferrugineous or least being mobbed by arrived flock of gruit ceblers. Heard at least three within earshot of campsite. 474 Km W of Villalager & Asuncion, Left's Boqueron, Proo. Hayes, + Central, Paraguay Left camp at 10:30 with clouds becoming imminent. Arrived Filadelfia 11:45, then stayed to eat lunch and shop (stores did not was closed 11:30-2). Left Fila 2pm, drove to Rincon Chavua, arriving at dusk. Stayed there until 8 pm and then drove August 1 through night until reaching ferry at 4:15. 15th July 5:30. Asuncion by 6:45. Aug 24 1 Km S of Villalger on dock over Paraguay River, Dept central, Paraguay ~10 small shorbirds flying N. seen for less than 3 seconds. Cold de Pectorals - Searched but saw no more.