Progress Report - Fanning Island Parts of three days were spent here. The six hour round trip from ship to shore greatly hampered operations. One boat crew took 7 hours to find us which effectively nullified our operations for that day. A tidal wave warning the same night left the party overly tired the next day. However, the scarcity of birds made banding quite impractical. 21 birds of 2 species were banded. 21 individuals of 7 species were collected and a general insect collection was made. Mr. Palmer, island manager, aided us greatly in finding good areas for birds and helped us cover the 30 mile plus perimeter of the island. Mammals: Dogs, cats, and pigs were present under domestication and rats were fairly common everywhere. One rat collected. 400 _ Gilbertese workers are established on the island. Plants: A rough survey of the plants was made. Washington Island Parts of three days were spent here. The extreme wetness of the island made camping impossible so only one night was spent ashore in the island manager's house. The island manager provided a boat and guides and we were therefore able to visit most of this island. Birds: 32 birds of 4 species were collected including a good series of the two endemic land birds. 2 Red-footed Bobbies were banded on the ship but it proved impossible to band on the island. Mammals: Cats, dogs, and pigs kept as pets. Many cats running wild. Rats formerly abundant but now rare. Other: Plant and insect collections made represent part of the total insect and plant fauna. Freshwater fish collected include only introduced species, others being rare or extinct. Collections of lizards were made.