since the return of shelter due to the vines and other vegetation 
triis inquisitive prolific little songster has Increased to many hundreds,out 
this species too,h^s learned to eat the eggs of the Tern, and depends a lot 
on this food for subsistence. 
no specimens were seen.There are no Rail on Laysan, but in 1904 I took to the 
island of Midway several oalrs, and as they are now very plentiful there, I 
am hoping some day to be able to get these birds back again to Laysan where 
they belong, as they are useful fly catchers. ' 
Acrocephalus famllarls . no specimens were seen, and it is to be presumed 
this species has gone forever. 
Anas Laysanensls It is regretable that this species has now dwindled to 
but one female specimen, she either appearde lame or was feinting tot she would 
not fly, fluttering about, and when I searched through the grass found a nest 
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of white eggs, all ihad been punctured by the Curlew. 
Captain Anderson of the schooner "Lanakai told me he thoughtitheseeducks 
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migrated for sometimes on his visits to Laysan he did not see any of them 
However in 192b he saw a flock of lb birds, so its possible this species 
is not entirely gone, . >■ 
In sumlng up the situation as regards the plants, and the possibility of 
the normal condition returning to Laysan, I think we are to be congratulated 
with the results of former visits, and when we have occasion to return*again 
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I am sure we will find many additions to the original flora. 
The assistance given me by the Captain and the officers of the "Pioneer” 
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have had much to do with the successful planting of the trees and shrubs, and 
I. desire to express my appreciation for their many helpful suggestions, ; 
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mj‘ Enclosed find some pictures taken of the island which will show Just what 
has occurred, since the rabbits were removed. 
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Trusting this report will meet with your approval 
Yours Respectfully 
Gerrit P. Wilder 
U»S, Deputy Reservation Protector 
