R.D.Groves 1965 Journal Howland Island Blue faced Booby ant. Clubs of up to 100 were found. Large clubs were encountered on the NE and SE beaches. An estimated 1000 birds are roosting on the island. One nest w/egg was found on the NW beach. Since all blue streamers were put on either in Sept 65 or Oct 65, attempts were made to capture only un-streamered birds for return readings. 119 returns were recorded, 2 red-painted Booby birds were noted. 14 (add min) more found. Larger clubs were generally spotty, smaller ones were pretty thorough by covered. Brown Booby Estimated 40-50 birds were noted. 3 returns were recorded and 6 were banded +streamered. nests of eggs 9 1/2 grown chicks 1 1/4 " 1 Browns were mixed in with Blue faced in clubs. Sooty tern About 100 were noted off shore as we came up to the island in the afternoon. Possibly 100-200 were R.D.Groves 1965 Journal Howland Island Sooty tern ant. Heard over the island throughout the all night survey. None were ever seen landing. No other species were noted. Howland Island Berlee Samples were taken today. 13 samples total were taken, 9 of Brown Booby, 4 of Red-lobed Booby. Shorebirds were in low numbers again today (only a few Golden Plovers). Collected 106 blood samples, with accompanying streamering, banding and return rating when necessary on bodies. Broke camp at 0585- (25NOS) and left ca. 0630. 200 birds with surf on board ship ca. 0700 Run from Howland to Baker Practically devoid of birds as it was 7 of Howland. During 3 hrs of Observation only 13 birds seen. Only 2 Sooty terns. Baker Island Baker was green as was Howland. Vegetation all in good shape, flowering. Insect life said has been quite absent. The island proper was practically devoid of birds except for a few shorebirds - mainly Golden Plover. Along the rocky