3 Oahu Popoia 12 June 1964 Fri. Awakened a 0600 by a persistent calling that wouldn't stop. Turned out to be Banded Doves. Also the noisy batter of the Mynas contingent was a corporious dawn calling. Went to Tantalus before our trip to Popoia Island. There we found the Delisthrix, Pica Brita, Elepoioa, White-eye. All were common excepting the Elepoioa which was somewhat restricted to the higher elevations. Tantalus affords an excellent view of Diamond Head & Waikiki on one hand, & Pearl Harbor on the other. Back after little over one hour to visit & band on offshore islands. Picked up gear at Dr. Ely's house & went off to Popoia. The island is small & low, no point reaching more than 8' above high tide. It is separated from mainland by about 300 yds of shallow water. As we Wedge-tailed Shearwater approached (≡ 1700) we could see 2 Wedge-tailed Shearwaters banking over the island. The birds were not at all numerous, & others were seen, more than 5 or 6 in air at one time until it was quite dark. Warner mentions that last month at this time they were much more common, perhaps 10-15 times many as now. However, courtship was then in progress, whereas now most nests (9 out of 10 checked) contained 1 egg. Bulwer's Petrels After dark the Bulwars Petrels began calling from