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In making the estimate above, considerable difficulty was experienced on 

 account of the unsettled condition of the birds. This was particularly true on 

 East Timbalier. Frequent disturbance of the birds here made it almost impossible 

 to judge the proportion of breeding to non-breeding birds. My estimates in this 

 respect, therefore, are purely approximate. The estimates of birds seen are reason- 

 ably accurate. 



ROUTE OF TRIP 



The general course of my route was from Morgan City to Sabine Pass, and 

 return, and from Morgan City to Pass a L'Outre, Mississippi river and return. 

 The- first trip occupied the time from May 15 to May 29, and the second trip was 

 made between June i and June 21. Four days were entirely lost on account of 

 head winds; three Sundays we lay at anchor and two days we stayed in port at 

 Morgan City, while putting the Seabird on the ways for copper painting and small 

 repairs. The rest of the time was spent either "n making destinations or in studying 

 conditions ashore. A log was kept for brief entries of the daily course, including 

 all stops. A copy of the exact itinerary, as entered in this book, will be furnished 

 on request. 



COURTESIES EXTENDED 



At the Gulf Biologic Station, Mr. M. H. Spaulding, who was in charge at the 

 time of my visit, did everything possible to make my stay, and that of my crew, a 

 pleasant one. At East Timbalier, Mr. Will Oliver, the lightkeeper, cooperated 

 with me in warning off violators of the state laws, and furnished some of the 

 material for the erection of large warning notices. At Southwest Pass jetties, the 

 United States engineers put at my command what information they had. 



In conclusion, I wish to express my satisfaction at the faithful performance 

 of their duties by my crew. Captain Frank Couvillier and Mate O. C. Colson. 



