El Salvador field notes, v4515
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137 migration has started. Crested flycatchers are becoming more common. A big gulfish finally fell; it was a female in sandstone bludge. Aug 17 Mon. We made an early start at 5 am for the turkey country but Got there too late now at that so the morn said. There was a large band of turkeys in the forest. They were quite tame and made a racket loud enough to quite prohibit car hunting. While sitting near the flock, a large thick like creature came running and snalling thru the brush. It fell to the size of 2 four tires. We believe it way have been following the turkey shed. It was black with a soapy white head and cream throat patch. It had a very long tail. The claws and general build were dreessel. Planton Eater were abundant, feeding quietly a usual in the