1991 Mue - Skopin Thickhead - wateko Doves - kukutan Pigmy Parrot - tuligout (Mawa - koitutin) Megapode - orava March 2. Back to Tospauia with the kukuai and what's his name. Another cuckoo. During my little ramble I have seen only one long-tailed dove. On the way up to Kopei we saw plenty. I think certain birds are somewhat restricted by feeding-areas. The weather has been splendid the last two days with a great moon at night. My trip has not been a howling success except for the bush rats. I am afraid most of the bird-skins will go bad. I shall always check all equipment for future camping trips. March 3. Arrived at Numa Numa plantation about 4 P.M. Saw a large eagle hawk while crossing a river but could not reach it. He was flying along the coast with a big piece of wood for his nest clasped in his talons. At the plantation I met M. Yotoshi, the jap captain of the Numa schooner. He has climbed higher than anyone eve up Bazana, the other volcano to the S., which is always fairly active. He got within 600 feet of the crater where sulphur fumes pre- vented any further ascent. A German party, well equipped, almost lost their lives, according to report when a sudden outburst came as they