E.M. Brock 1955 Journal Between Zacaapan and Puerta del Rio, Sinaloa, Mexico This day was the first day of our four day trip into the mangroves. Stayed at the beach of a village located here among the many islands. The "natives" were very friendly and although we could not speak with them they offered us a large squash and put it into the fire for use Dec 23 Kept moving through the mangroves and up the channel all day saw nearly all the birds on the list again. Shot and prepared a flycatcher. We shot 3 scamps, one quail and 2 doves for dinner After getting up in the morning, having oatmeal and squash for breakfast we got in the canoe and went about ± three miles more up (or down) the channel, made camp and explored there. I shot a vermillion flycatcher and an oriole. Dec 24 The last night camp was right by the channel and the number of fish in the channel must be phenomenal. The fish jumping (probably being chased by large fish) is enough to keep one awake. Bill Maker claims he saw porpoises in the stream this morning. During the daytime fish are always jumping. Whole schools of fish can be seen making a wake in the water. Camp was broken about 11:00PM