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Nived Diglomini, May 19, 1965, IX.

common there, and there seem to be only 1 species (Laf)at slightly higher altitudes, and 1 other (Ater) at lower altitudes. (Gen)
III. Again and again, I have been struck by how perfectly intermediate the area is! Intermediate between Eastern Cordellera, Western Cordellera, and Quito region!

May 20, 1965
Region of Purace'

Arrive Giefert area where I have worked before (alpine scrub) 5:22 am. Still quite dark. Sky partly cloudy. Fog not far away.
SEE TODAY'S NOTES ON GENERAL MIXED FLOCKS.

May 21, 1965
Purace-Tijeras

Going further along road to Tijeras and Neiva this morning. Eastern side of mountain. More humid than western side. Observe area scrub and forest 2825m, 9225ft, 5.55 am. Weather good. Only a little cloud.
6:12 See Blade Digloma flitting by low in second growth scrub
SEE TODAY'S NOTES ON GENERAL MIXED FLOCKS
17:12 Hear unmistakable Laf song area of low-record growth scrub, interspersed with swamp-pasture. Not far from where mixed flock seen earlier. No other diglonive on Whitestart audible at the time.
Back to augh where first mixed flock seen 8:20. Ligletram. Loe single Laf alone. Low in isolated patih scrub