Field notes, v1345
Page 239
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R.B. Hamilton 1967 Journal Southeast Foot, Cerro Amotape, 13 km N, 35 km W of Sullana, Dept. Piura, Peru August 10 retracing our earlier path (we bogged down earlier several times). We returned to road about 11 km W of Tamrindo. We proceeded from there to Sullana where we purchased bread. En route to Las Lomas, Dept. Piura, Peru From Sullana we headed northeast on road to Las Lomas. This road followed Rio Chira. Along the river which contained much water, the area was very rich and many birds were to be seen-- gracehorns and mesomeliss such as doves, orioles (22 sp.), Saffron Finch, anis, gallinules, grebes, Cactus Wrens, jays, and others. We drove 72 km to 5 km past Las Lomas where we established camp. 5 km E of Las Lomas, 60 km E NE of Sullana, Dept. Piura, Peru Hillsides in this area were covered with vege- tation--mostly brush but tops of hills appeared to be cloud forest. Area is becoming noticeably damper and a larger variety of birds seems to be present. We came here because of a new dam at Las Lomas. The dam proves to be made of earth and the water level is low, so no water birds are present. After arriving Carl and I set trap. This area must have experienced rain recently because many small (about 1 ft. high) dry herbs are found along ground. At night Carl went