Fourth Progress Report Nov. 16, 1963 Nov. 8 Arrived Pago Pago, American Samoa, 9 AM Nov. 9-11 At Pago Pago Nov. 12 Departed Pago Pago, 8 AM Nov. 13 At Sea Nov. 14 Landed Birnie Island 2 PM Nov. 15 On Birnie Nov. 16 Departed Birnie Island at 7 AM Samoa This stop was a rest and recreation stop for the crew and the ship was open to visitors during this period. As a result it was impossible to collect or skin birds. Party spent all four days walking to various parts of the island including the airport and the highest mountains. Only four species recorded for the island were not seen by the group. Birnie Island This was the smallest island visited and the first with a really dense population of rats. A total of 40 hours were spent here. Birds: 21 species recorded only 4 of which were breeding. Banding: 1190 birds of 3 species were banded: Masked Booby Adult 699 Nestling 50 Brown Booby Adult 38 Nestling 3 Common Noddy Adult 365 Nestling 35 All Masked Boobies were marked with spray paint to enable us to distinguish current bands from older ones.