Field notes, v1404
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C. Koford 114 Journal September 16, 1951. To nr. Julica, Depto. Puno, Peru to Orellana. I had coffee with O., then drove toward Julicia. Many coots on weed isles or lake beyond Asillo, & many of the black & white headed ducks. Camp- saw 10+ flamingos on lake before Asilo. ed on pampa near Julica. Julica, Peru September 17, 1951. Night frosty & clear. Drove to Julicia. Got car repair & stopped. Stayed at Clinica Americana with Duffie. Wrote letters. September 18, 1951. With Duffie visited Siculstani (?) a large lake about 45 minutes drive from Julicia (to- ward Puno, then turn right). Inca "chuppas" (burial towers of stone about 25' high) there. Saw at least 2 hinds grebes on lakes, teal, cinclodes, blackbirds (yellow at bend wing), & small birds among rushes. Other fringillids seen but not identified. Open grazed country with Polylepis shrubs on slopes. Large island in larger lake - said to have many wincoders. Lake 2 miles across, island 1/4 mile (estimated) & flat topped (good for trapping?). Returned to Julicia. Mailed skeletons 1219 + 1227 (Attagis & Nothoprocta o.) to MVZ; also found & tape worms from Dusicyon, & some Nothroprocta groads & abd. skin samples. Clear (2?) Titica. hers blue but clouds across lake to x. Strong wind in afternoon. Stayed at Julicia. Visited Sr. Santellone 113 Dos de Mayo, who was wealthy wool man & leading town sportsman. He had mounted two torrent ducks (from mr. Santa Lucia) stills, & a few other birds. Had at least 9 guns, reloading equipment,