8 Bristle-thighed Curlew There are probably at least 100 curlew on the island. They too were prevalent on the runway and windward shore. 1 was collected. Wandering Tattler I did not see the Wandering Tattler on Palmyra until the second visit. They were seen around the shallow eastern lagoon and along the causeway. I can make no estimate of the number present. Ruddy Turnstone Very few of this species were observed on Palmyra. Red-tailed Tropicbird A few of these tropicbirds were seen flying around the lagoon and one appeared to be nesting on the causeway. Christmas Island On Christmas Island 2 separate areas were visited. Birds were observed on a trip over to the airstrip and I spent 4 October on Cook Island. American Golden Plover, Bristle-thighed Curlew, and Wandering Tattler were seen in both areas. Red-footed Boobies with young were present on both islands. Great Frigatebirds were present with young on the main island near the airstrip. Gray-backed Terns were seen around the brackish ponds at the northern end of the main island. Red-tailed Tropicbird On Cook Island I found 61 adults, 38 eggs and 27 young. One band recorded. Blue-gray Noddy Many were observed on Cook Island but I saw no nests or eggs.