DeBeneckle 1964 59 Feb 21 Academy Bay, Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos The country here was lush and grassy, and ponds were spaced every few feet. Gallinules were heard in every pool but are were shy and seldom seen. Cevanno said he once flushed a Wecuru, and never saw Gallinule except for the two collected. John Hendrickson paid 10 for the 3 birds. Didn't do much in the afternoon except run around in circles trying to find out if I am going to San Cristobal to catch mockingbirds for Dr. Bowman. About 7:30 after lunch more less parked about 3 times, I learned I was cleared to go and got all my gear together. At 8 this was a party at Snore's house and most everyone had a bash. Carpenter showed Mike Cato & family his movie of the is lands and I packed for the last time. Up to midnight. Feb 22 Boarded Dave Balfour's boat about 5:30 A.M., clear & visible high overcast in the Anti., Clouding and clearing up periodically during the day. I was so tired I slept until we were almost past Barrington. Sea fairly calm and not much alies noted the usual concentrations of D. gracili, fluttering near Academy Bay and scattered Audubon Shear-waters and a couple of distinct O. lethops. A few Redtails and Boobies & Frigatebirds. Along the lee side of Barrington there were half a dozen O. gracilii and a few more Audubon Sheawaters. A # of frigate birds, all which seemed to be magnificent.