Field notes
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C. Ruckles 1967 Journal 14 August 5 (cont.) 1.5 mi S. Carabanza, Heredia Prov. Costa Rica Again shot a #89 in a group of 6-7 jays in tree tops. They were not so shy that they didn't return after a few were shot. Curtis does the road in a low shrub & alone was #83 crossed the bridge. Across the bridge & up the other side we found a small group of (5-6) #90 Finally we came to a open grassy area. There were 3-4 horses & chickens & donkey. We climbed up & roamed around for a few hours. There were 4 houses & a corn patch. #85 & #86 flew in a tree & many smaller birds. I am not certain they are a pair. The squirrel was in a tree & one is very up (+25 feet). Curtis saw in this clear area & shot #87 Before I shot him I tried to hit the bird with him with a sling shot but wasn't close enough. Saw very little on the way home. Shot #84 who was sitting alone in a low shrub by the road. Forgot to mention the toad & frog were in the grass on the far end of the open area while we hunted. They were about