P. De Benedich 1965 Journal 5 July Meode River Cool Plains, 15°02'S, 70°03'W, Almbr [illegible]: [illegible] we a white billed bird. Walked back through the willows along the river, looking for redpolls, of which I got 2, and saw 2-3 others. There were a few Savannah Sparrows in this area, but I couldn't find the nest again, and didn't see whole crowns. Semi-pole. Sandpipers (2-3) along the river, where I just one, and in the long open up, which are still largely und, in the willows, and obviously common in the entire area. There must be 40-60 birds still there, and Steve and I have collected nearly 20 thus in addition. Peatlands are getting closer to finish after the collecting of 1 bird, though. The afternoon spent taking care of stomachs, and in the evening went to the dunes on the Ockow of the Meode. They are unlike what I had expected, in that there is little herbaceous plants coming up, a tribute to their activity. The willows are very leafy now, and many of the grasses will soon flower. Akenis is common, but other flowers were scarce. The Stobolized areas and the lakes have gone down considerably and there was less Semipal activity than this last time I was here. No shorebirds seen on the dunes. 2-3 Semipole seen along the River on the way there. Got back late, did the dishes, and went to bed. Got anew vis, too, so I will likely rain. Art McKee said he found Planigera chick this evening.