R. D. Hamilton 1967 Journal Jun. 28 Lima Peru This is the day for error running. Unfortunately I'm as I don't speak Spanish and we see more a hindrance than a help. Before we left in the morning we drove several birds in the back yard Then included Rufous-collared Sparrow, Zonotrichia capensis, Creeching Brown Dove, Columbina cruziana, White-winged Dove, Zenaida asiatica as unidentified Hummingbird. Don Juan Barn Swallow, Falcoconus occidentalis and Black Vulture, Coragyps atrotus are regularly seen flying overhead. Some seedeater were also seen at night on the with Daisies and daisies projects into from field tour. Jun. 29 Nana, Department of Lima, Elev. 1000'-3000' (26 Km E of Lima on road to Chosica) Weather was overcast with temperature 60-70°. On morning saw same birds as were seen a 20ft in back yard ( Volatin's male in slightly coming into summer plumage, its long crested flank feather perching though front. In addition the Long-tailed Manakin Mimus longicaudatus was heard singing. We got a late start about 1040 as had to fight traffic for about the 1st third of the way. We passed many cotton fields on the way out. The only bird I could clearly identify was American Kestrel, Falco sparverius. Several other birds were seen but could not be identified. About 2 km past Nana we headed up side of hill when workers were working on putting in sub-division. We headed 5 km. Down down about 2000-2300 ft. the area was matured and occasional trees were seen. Other flocking birds, Dove as Bronchites were observed. About 2400 ft the area near our larger waterways and the area although quite hilly was almost treeless life. However, Barn Owl were seen regularly on mice various butterflies, Sparrow spider etc. I certainly 1-2 cactus were seen by a rock