probably on fruits as Erytrura - which I've often found in their stomachs. November 7, 1938. Dull AM - a very little sun - some heavy rain this afternoon and tonight. Transport returned - note from Richardson and a few common birds from below- and a young Astruzia - just full grown - from near camp. That pair had finished breeding. Natives brought very few things today, though a few in camp - a few sweet potatoes - packing for Habbema - specimens. November 8, 1938 Dull AM - occasional sprinkles - burst of sun noon - mist on hill and heavy rain late PM and tonight. Hunting down to 2600 m. river to look at nest - egg gone - Transport got away (see separate sheet) and more Papuans than we had loads for - so sent a few (five loads) of our things by Papuans. Dyaks returned from Habbema about 4 PM instead of 5 kg. of paper asked for they brought back two bales (36 kg.) A few Papuans in camp all day. Only one bird offered - a young (nestling) Melipetes) and very few sweet potatoes - none of which purchased. November 9, 1938 Dull early, then hot sun alternating with showers. Finished packing - A few Papuans in with sweet potatoes - five sleeping here tonight. Ramm did not call on radio tonight - last night he did not call us - but