February 8, 1939. Fairly clear inland with only a few clouds on a few ranges high over crests - part of Idenburg open - but filled with big billowing clouds - in clouds early AM mist until wind PM - Idenburg open tonight 5-6 PM. Hunting down ridge to west and found lories (Eos) - flush about fifteen feeding in top of big tree - shot one of them - one came back, then shot it, then flock back and shot one - fell dead to ground and two or three others at once came fluttering down and in a moment while flock ten or so came fluttering down into undergrowth - as though all shot - but very soon flew away through forest - later on ridge above shot several and later nearly one above - all females! Plane to come in tomorrow. Water in Idenburg into dining room - Teerink requests carriers back as soon as possible in case have to shift camp. A crocodile has been through camp. Watercloset overturned. February 9, 1939. First good day here (see small notebook). Plane came in about nine. Saw it leave and head for Hollandia. B.L. and frogs in his house - going to more camp - Last night V.A. saw 4-5 big fires down valley where papuan villages are - celebrating first fine night? February 10, 1939. And after such a fine day yesterday, today awoke to heavy rain on roof and followed by clouds and rain. But lightened to drizzle - Carriers arrived 7.30 - 8.00 and Brass and I