July 18th, 1930 Hove up at 6:15 A.M. and vessel under weigh[illegible] by 6:30 with course steering for Conflict Group punching into a choppy sea all the way which makes this little ship jump about. Sighted Panasesa Island about 10:30 A.M. Crossed Emerald Reef. Anchored in lee of Panesesa Island at 2:30 P.M. Riddall, Charlie and I out collecting until dark. This land was previously worked in May, 1929. Additional species--Merops ornatus, two ospreys, Cinniris. Mr. Hutchinson reports finches on uninhabited islands. Plenty of terns about--lesser sooties and small white sumatras. No shore birds this time of year. Atoll terrane typical. Putting up birds (15) until 10:30 P.M. Slept ashore with host. Weather fine and clear for a change. Strong SE at night. July 19th, 1930 On board by 6 A.M. and anchor aweigh and course set for Deboyne Group. Passed Torlesse Group by 11:30 A.M. Panietta and Misima in sight. Inside lagoon (Deboyne) making good progress. Anchored off Nivani Island at 2:30. Landed all our gear and stores at Mr. Munt's place. Walked around Nivani with gun but saw nothing of interest: Cockatoo, Com. Red Parrot, Halc., Sancta, Zosterops, Haliaster indus, Cinniris , Plover (Charad. dom.) Slept on AV "Kiribi", after dining with Mr. Munt (Drummond & Leather). Saw numerous noddy terns and white sumatras. Weather fine and clear throughout. Wind from SE has been unusually strong during night for past few nights. Spots of rain but good sleeping. July 20th, 1930 Made ready with all gear embarked after a good breakfast. Left Nivani about 11 A.M. and crossed Deboyne Lagoon clearing East Passage by 12:20 and thence through a heavy sea. The small cutter very wet and tossed about. Numerous noddies about, some apparently in immature plumage. Arrived in Bwaga Bwaga Bay and ship tied up to bank. Landed our stuff and got settled in a rest house. Wrote letter to R. M. SED at Bwagacia and enclosed permits and GS letter. Mail leaves by VC for Government Station. Weather fine and clear with fresh ESE wind. Some rain intermittently. No collecting done.