200 British Antarctic Expedition. 
On the oth November, being the birthday of 
H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, the Union Jack was 
hoisted on the flagstaff. 
On this day I took with me the Finn Must, 
EUDYPTES ADELIAE IN THE ACT OF TURNING THEIR EGGS, 
three sledges, and thirty dogs, and travelled to 
the eastward of Cape Adare amongst very heavy 
screw ice. Many Pagodroma Nivea were nesting 
among the rocks; they kept up a continual noise 
during the night. A large amount of gravel and 
stones continued to fall from the top of the cape. 
The collapsible canvas boats proved very useful on 
this journey. By sleeping in the unfolded boat 
much was gained in safety, as we were thus ready 
for any casualty which might happen when travelling 
in late spring on the ice. We let it stand on its 
keel, placed our sleeping-bags side by side on the 
