K. Awarman 1964 Taka Atoll, Marshall Islands of Scaevola, Messerschmidia + probably Pisonia. Fleurya? continues to be the main ground cover, mixed with grasses + Boerhavia. The second species of Boerhavia (round-leaf) occurs here in small amounts. The vegetation fronting on the WSW/NW other beaches consists of the unidentified broadleaf, Scaevola, + Messerschmidia on the ends, in that order of importance. The broadleaf is almost lacking on the eastern sides. These plants form a dense growth with little or no ground plants beneath. The northeast and southeast corners are occupied by Pemphis scrub. This occurs along the margins of the beach rock, in front of the Scaevola + Messerschmidia. The densest area is on the northeast corner. It is mixed with Scaevola Messerschmidia + Done leptina + Portulaca in the Eooty colony. Oct 28. Up at 0600 for a quick trip to Lopiron seeking Wedgetails. We dropped Roger+ Larry on Taka for a last chance at the turnstone. George & I walked the shore of Lopiron in search of it also, while Binio + Phil sought the pleurotus. They were more successful than we, finding 5 chicks, one of which they collected.