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above we saw many
of the Quebrs or Crow-Blackbids.
My survey way and hard
to approach. I succeeded in
catching only one male. I believe
they are larger than the
birds along the Mexican Coast.
They were feeding in large flocks
in the Corn fields. They did the
first flocking birds other than
Parrots that we have seen.
I believe I didn't mention
yesterday flushing a pair
of Rob-White with newly
hatched young. The old birds
were quite frantic and
stayed on the job.
Yesterday the volcano was
quite active. Several times
shaking the earth and
constantly smoking. The rumbel
of rocks could be heard
daftly the main explosion.
Today it was quite clear
and from the hills we
could see the paths of
fresh rock and lava sides.
Tonight it is again quiet
and practically no light
can be seen.
Then tops no storm
Today and now it is very