Field notes, v1404
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C. Koford 120 Journal October 4, 1951 To nr. Asillo, Dpto. Puno Peru to Challi a rather poor flat road, then took road back to Ayaviri (26 miles, road thru Unacuriri better than Chugulani like road). Drove on then to about 6 miles on road before Seilke, 13000', & camped at foot of steep dry slope of cliffs + rugged boul- ders. Set 25+ snaretraps among rocks + shrubs on slope. Saw 2 old nests of Andes (?) in niches in rocks near foot. Many withered points + owl droppings. Saw several wisschaws. Most vegetation dried up. Saw falcon chasing feline. Heard lawn owl. Clear most fright. October 5, 1951. To Aricoma, 15000', Dpto. Puno Traps held 2 Phyllotis (orile?) ? (decided), other ? 1280);+ 1 Akodon boliviensis (? 1281). Shot a Petogura, another hummer, chinchil, & falcon. A grey finch + chinchila in flocks on grassy grass at edges rocks. At least 3 falcons seen + 2 Petogura, 10+ other small hummers. Saw at least 3 of a rufous-browed flycatcher with black + white on head (specimen from California). Returned to near Rosario & I fished for 2 hours taking 14 rainbow eye to 12" long. Pond near Rosarita just layed Rosario had a small green-legged coot in part nearly Flamingoes in (12+) in nearly dry lake before reaching Seelk Asillo (1 mile before). Returned to camp after dark. October 6, 1951. Overcast most of day with light snow in late afternoon. Put up specimens. Stock men Nores. October 7, 1951. Min. temp. + 1/2 C. Light snow on ground+ stratus overcast in morning; occasional snowflakes. Watched vicuna group in N Canyon 8-12 M. Saw Snow, rori, + overcast all day. Max. temp. + 10 C.