R D Crozin 1965 Journal 23 Nov cont. Howland Island scoty terns heard over the island throughout the all night survey. None were ever seen landing. No other species were noted. 24 November Howland Island Berlese samples were taken today: 13 samples total were taken, 9 of brown bodies, 4 of red-footed booby. Shorebirds were in low numbers again today (only a few Stiltan plovers). Collected 106 blood samples with accompanying streamer, banding and return netting when necessary on boobies. Biske camp at 0545- (25 Nov) and left ca. 0630- no trouble with surf - on board ship ca. 0700 zulu. Run from Howland to Baker Practically devoid of birds as it was off Howland. During 3 hrs of observations only 13 birds seen. Only 2 scoty terns. 25 Nov. 26 Nov. Baker Island Baker was green as was Howland: vegetation all in good shape, flowering. Evidently rain has been quite abun- dant. The island proper was practically devoid of birds except for a few shorebirds - mainly golden plover. Along the rocky