Oct-Nov Phoenix 
collect;ion instructions - on island 
BIRD COLLECTING 
page 5 
Two areas of collecting 
I Howl and-Baker 
II Phoenix group 
Try to obtain a series of 10-15 breeding 
adults of each species from each of these 
two areas. 
Skeletons and alchi^cs are in addition to 
the above series. 
In addition will collect an^ unusual birds 
Will collect a series of Tattlers and 
Golden Plovers from each area. 
TaS. 11 skin any other'■birds taken for blood 
samples, etc. 
PLANT COLLECTING 
All species from Howland and Baker - only 
new plants after that. 
Press plants on island - take to ship as 
soon as possible and transfere to other 
plant press. 
lAfrite - date, exact location, collector 
and field number on sheet plant is pressed 
in. 
