Amerson, B. 1963 put in the thermos bottle for storage. A new plant was found which we hadn't seen before. We plan to collect some of it before leaving. North Island is shaped like a tadpole with its tail pointed South. There are eight plants on the island: There are many Black-footed and Laysan Albatross on the island. Most of the Black-feet are in groups on the beach and some are practicing flying. There are a large number of Common Noddies nesting (only one hatched egg was seen) over the island in general. A few (10 - 20) Hawaiian Noddies were also nesting. Frigatebirds ( ) were nesting with small young (to eggs). A few Red-footed Boobies (8) were nesting (two with young and two with eggs). A large number of Red-tailed Tropicbirds were nesting under the clumps of grass. Seven Fairy Terns were seen flying over the island occasionally. At times they lit on the beach. Sooty Terns were common in the air but none were seen on the ground. A few Grey-backed Terns were also seen flying (only). Ruddy Turnstones (20+) were seen on the beach along with four Bristle- thighed Curlews and one Wandering Tattler. After dark Fred first banded more Masked Boobies and then joined me banding Common Noddies (and three Hawaiian Noddies). During the late afternoon and before dark we banded Wedge-tailed Shearwaters (200). We were able to see the lights from the ship anchored off Southeast. We have not been able to make radio contact since we have been here