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BULLETIN OF THE UNITED STATES FISH COMMISSION. 
Hawaiienses” also includes, second hand, the ornithology of the group.' Mr. H. W. 
Henshaw’s “ Birds of the Hawaiian Islands,” which has recently appeared (1902), is 
the best work we have on the natural history of Hawaiian birds; it also includes 
references to the Leeward group. In 1896, Dr. H. Schauinsland spent three months 
on Laysan and many valuable bird notes are included in his “Drei Monate auf einer 
Koralleninsel,” from which I have several times quoted. 
The photographs 0 which illustrate this paper were taken by myself, except 
those of Bird and Necker islands, which are by Mr. Snyder. 
In describing the shapes and colors of eggs, as well as the hues of birds, I have 
used Robert Ridgway’s “Nomenclature of colors for naturalists.” 
Necker Island from the south. 
Both on the Laysan trip and during the preparation of this report I have received 
many kindnesses from several gentlemen. I wish especially to acknowledge my 
obligations to Mr. Max Schlemmer, of Laj^san, formerly of Waimea, Kauai, who, 
during our sojourn on Laysan, with kindly hospitality entertained Mr. Snyder and 
myself and rendered numberless favors to all connected with the ship, doing every- 
thing in his power to make our visit scientifically a success, as well as a pleasure 
long to be remembered. Mr. Schlemmer takes the best of care of the birds on 
the island and has a genuine interest in their welfare. I wish likewise to thank 
Dr. Charles H. Gilbert, naturalist in charge of the expedition, who placed the entire 
week at Laysan at 1113 ^ own disposal, and, by kindly encouragement, made this 
report possible. Acknowledgments are due also to Mr. John O. Snyder, who 
shared with me the unique experience on Laysan, and who has contributed several 
photographs to this report; to Mr. William Alanson Bryan, of the Bishop Museum, 
Honolulu, for the use of specimens and books in the museum; to Mr. Witmer Stone, 
a For the information of those interested in such things, I might record that Cramer “ Crown ” 4 by 5 plates were used, 
Voigtlander collinear lens, Series III, and Graphic box. These make a very convenient and satisfactory outfit. In very 
few of the pictures was the lens stopped down to any extent. 
