Field notes, v1351
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Nordickson 1950 Journal 17 Oct. 23 5km. N Villanueva, 1400ft., Huila, Colombia, S.A. set for bats, 3 tree sets, and 42 ground sets for rodents. Two small stakes set in R.R. culverts. After 5 days in camp, we remain well- satisfied and pleased with our two helpers, Jose Perico, of the Servicio Geologico in Bogota', and Paulino of Villanueva. Both are good and willing workers and pleasant companions. Paulino has proved to be a talented, clean cook. We feel that we have a surplus of hired help, but hope to keep them both for our entire stay here. Oct. 24 Another bat (#1443) baited trap (in the fruit basket) this morning (see species account). I worked during the morning W. of camp, first along quebrada margins, later on the high flata (arid scrub) WNW of camp about (Colima). 1 mile. Collected 2 quail (see species account). Crotophaga sulcirostris was again collected from a loose flock of 10-12 birds. These high flata are covered with small islands of brush, rather closely set, with "corridors" of open (short grass-covered) ground between