SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON 25, D. C. Progress Report - Enderbury Island The moon continued to hamper banding. Numbers of birds present on the island were much lower than when we visited the island in Oct.-and Nov. 1963. Birds 17 species were present of which seven species were breeding. 354 birds of 4 species were banded, 160 returns were obtained on 4 species, and 421 birds were recovered. Data are summarized below. Species Banded Returns Pct. Pop. Handled. Red-tailed Tropic Bird 8 - 40 Blue-faced Booby 31 71 25 Brown Booby 15 5 10 Red-footed Booby 300 87 75 Greater Frigate - 2 0.1 Two individuals of two species were collected. Blood Samples: 30 samples were collected from three species. Mammals: Only one cat was seen. This animal was run to death. Fish: 300 plus or minus individuals of 50 plus or minus species were collected. Insects: Usual complete collection. Dragonflies and a butterfly were collected from the island for the first time . Canton Island Progress Report An almost complete absence of birds prevented any extensive banding or collecting. The human population was much reduced from our last visit and a war on cats has killed over 100 of these predators. With a continued reduction in the numbers of people and cats the birds may again increase in numbers. Birds 13 species were observed, only two of which were nesting. 20 individuals of 2 species were banded. A complete daytime census of the island gave a total of less than 800 birds.