L. Cavaleir 1967 5 journal Los Diamantes Farm 1 mi SE Guapilo, Limon Prov. Costa Rica July 25 cont. Then the rain came. There is no doubt about it's being the rainy season. Arthur broke to shot in adjacent field - couldn't find its mate. These birds are quite common. Shot another parrot in flock. Very difficult to kill. I only wound it & had to chase it all over grass about 6 feet tall. He used his tail for protection I used it efficiently & frequently. #31 was shot on top of high grass. It promptly fell into a river stream couldn't see. He was close. #35 ad#37 not.#38 were caught in the mist also missed. Many insects are biting me especially by the mad nets. I have yet to see dragonfly mot mot again) Shot a red rumped tanagers but couldn't find it in the grassy fields. Bought machetes (22 colones) when we went to town. Should have mentioned that the parrot that was difficult to kill was one of two shot & downed with on half load. The other I couldn't find. Won't reliving & saw now. Mercedes shot a Palique who was feeding on road with companion. They fled up then or ground again. Saw my first Dendrobates No more snakes observed.