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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