Amerman, Kenneth 1963 New species: Leiothrix Elepaio Amakiki Apapane Strawberry finch Manakin October 29--Midway Atoll, Sand Island Departed Honolulu (Hickam AFB) 1130 via Northwest flight N21. Arrived at Midway Island 1530 (Midway Time) - four hours fifty minutes flight time. Walked around the island 1800--1900. It was dark at about 1830. By far the commonest bird is the Fairy Tern. I also saw many noddies (Hawaiian ?) and Golden Plovers; one flock of twenty-one Ruddy Turnstone. I saw what looked like shearwaters or petrels flying low over the ground after dark. Appeared to be dark on upper wings and back, white on breast and abdomen, light underwings; small in size. October 30--Walked around the island again 0800-0900. In addition to the birds seen yesterday, I also saw five Red-tailed Tropicbirds and at least twenty frigates. Lt. Com. Herb Kebshull contacted me when I returned to the BOQ and stated that I might get to Kure today. Departed Midway Island 1330, via U-F ?, arrived on Green Island, Kure Atoll 1400. Bill Wirtz and Jim Ludwig acquainted me with members of the crew and with their current work. Two shearwater study areas (200 x 200) and a rat study area have been set up. Two observation platforms have been constructed for activity studies. Banding and collecting are going well. Some real strange things nt Petrel (?), skylark, water thrush, Hawaiian are turning up here - Giat