July 29th, 1930 Three hunters out again. Weather cleared about 10 A.M. and sun came out. This is the second decent day since our arrival. Finished two birds left over and started packing for departure. Hunters returned ten specimens by carrier at 1 P.M. and started us working. Several more came in later. Mr. Munt's AV Kiribi came in at 6 P.M. We went off and had dinner with him. Returned to finish birds which kept us until 10 P. M. Weather clear with fresh SE wind throughout night. The usual small sumatras and noddies common about the lagoon. July 30th, 1930 Embarked all our gear on board the "Kiribi" and set out for Nivani at 9 A. M. Arrived and anchored at 12:30 and went ashore for lunch. Went across to Pani Pompom Isl. for an hour's collecting but was hampered by lack of big cartridges. Shot a few white-eyes and honey-suckers. Put them up on board the little ship which is our house while we are here. Weather fine and clear with wind SE. One squall during night. July 31st, 1930 Had an early breakfast and got over to Pani Pompom Is. by 9 A.M. for a little hunting. Shot some Pachyaphala and two good male Ptilinopus rivolii and the common flycatcher. The terrane is excellent for collecting, the ground being rocky and somewhat sparsely timbered. Returned to Nivani Is. by 11 A.M. and had a light lunch before embarking on AV "Matoma" which came to anchor shortly. The captain departed almost immediately for the Conflict Group where we anchored for the night in lee of an outlying island. Busy putting up birds all afternoon on board. Numerous terns sighted; resting grounds undoubtedly in the vicinity. Weather fine and clear throughout. August 1st, 1930 Vessel shifted to Panesesa Is., to load copra. Both Riddall and myself sent ashore to collect hoping to get another kingfisher but were unsuccessful, having no adequate ammunition. Took much needed baths at the manager's house and returned on board. Sailed for Samarai at 7 P. M. making slow progress during night due to counter current and heavy cargo load. Weather fine throughout night. Wind SE and SSE. August 2nd, 1930 Arrived and anchored in Samarai harbor at 10:30 A.M. Disembarked all gear and placed it in Clay's store. Met Coults who came across in the slip launch. Had lunch at the hotel and returned per launch to Belesana. Here I met Capt. Lang who has been here since July 26th. All repair work has been finished to the satisfaction of Coults and the vessel can proceed to Samarai anytime. Weather fine and clear throughout. Took birds over to ship and put them out for further drying. No collecting done.