Polochic Coffee Project (Robert Reitsma), 1994-1995

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Abstract

The notebook documents the field work of Robert Reitsma on the Polochic Coffee Project in Guatemala, during 1994-1995. There are notes inside the front cover regarding contact information and notes about work to be completed. Field work related to birds behavior in habitat composed of coffee plantations along the Polochic River in Guatemala. Entries are numbered and list characteristics and measurements of vegetation and habitat as well as birds present. Some entries include additional notes. There are a few notes interspersed that discuss possible follow-on research topics. Also includes a list of expenses.

Date Range

1994-1995

Start Date

1994

End Date

1995

Access Information

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Topic

  • Animals
  • Migratory birds
  • Birds
  • Plants
  • Coffee
  • Ornithology
  • Botany

Place

  • Guatemala
  • Polochic, Río

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 16-179

Collection name

Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center Research Records, 1969-2011

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 3 Folder 8