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McFarlane, R. W* Midway Islands 
1963 
Pear*-Herras, especially at this tine of year. Weather is extremely bad and 
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unpredictable, Average sea temperature is is 63 ♦ Winds will probably 
lower that to 55°# -ind today 20-25, gusts to 40 knots* feves 3~4 ft# Ho 
swell expected. The islands are veyy low and breakers are able to penetrate 
the reef* Weather c©n very quickly i % bad and remain that my for 8-10 
days# We could t stranded on the island for long periods• Prevailing 
winds at this line, of year vary from SSW to HKW* This means the anchorage 
will exposed. It will ha extremely difficult to land on islands, 
Onr security clearances have not coma through from DESERET, McDaniel 
has sent a message to DESERET requesting clearance level, agene and date of 
clearance, 
McDaniel h d no nowledge of shi pp : ng requirements, fund transfers, 
etc* for our project. Fortunately I had a copy of let-or (31 December'1962) 
from Suddeth to Humphrey which contained the necessary information. 
He has initiated shipping confirmation ©nd planning. J o not know as yet is . 
birds can be out on TIA flights* 
We will need orders for Sibley to take the birds back on MATS. To my 
knowledge we do not hive these. 
After lunch § horned puffin was brought in alive by Scott Dent;* 11, son 
of the executive officer. He found it on the beach. e photographed, banded 
and released the bird. It could not fly. but did swi out in the water and 
dove seve: al tines in quick succession. Appeared all right. 
Weather perfect, 
January 25 weather forecast: Surface wind WgW’ly 20-30 knots, with gusts 
to 40-45 knots. Max. tempi 71°. Sunrise 0739. Sunset 1824. High tides 
0429-1628. Low tides 1135-2150. 
