PROGRESS REPORT - ATF - June, 1964 During the month of June five islands in the Line group were visited and extensive zoological and botanical survey work was carried out. A total of 16 days were spent ashore while 14 were spent at sea. Complete bird and mammal$ surveys were made on all islands, collections were made of birds, mammals, insects (particularly ectoparasites), plants and reptiles, extensive banding operations were carried out, blood samples were taken when possible, and rough vegetation cover maps were made. During the month of June 24,743 birds of 13 species were banded and 36 individuals of 12 species were collected. At Sea Work At sea watches were maintained between Pearl Harbor and Palmyra Island and between Starbuck Island and Pago Pago, American Samoa. A long-tailed Jaeger (first record for the central Pacific) and a Manx Shearwater (range extension) were collected along with three other birds. Two birds were banded at sea. Palmyra Island Due to restrictions in the schedule imposed by higher authorities we were unable to spend sufficient time here to make the stop worthwhile. Orientation of the scientific party and working out of operations between the ship and the S.I. party left little time for high efficiency work. 483 birds of three species were banded as outlined below. Species No. Banded Red-footed Booby 474 Brown Booby 1 Common Noddy 8 Sixty blood samples were collected from Red-footed Boobies. It was impossible