Honolulu, Hawaii 
25 March 1964 
Mr. Winston Banko 
Pacific Project 
Smithsonian Institution 
Washington D.C. 
Dear Mr. Banko: 
A few days ago I was happy to hear from Dr. Ely that there are definite 
plans for the Aleutian Phase of our project, and that I will be able to play 
an important part. I anticipate data that will tie in well with other phases 
of the Pacific Project. 
Judging from my several years in the Anchorage area, and from what I f ve 
read and heard of the Aleutians, migrant shorebirds, jaegers, and ducks will 
begin to pass through on their way to interior Alaskan and Siberian breeding 
grounds at the end of April, probably reaching a peak in early May. The fall 
Migration will take place mainly in August. It is evident that the shorebirds 
will soon leave here; golden plover have been molting into breeding plumage for 
some time, and this evening in the offshore island of Mokuauia we witnessed the 
buildup of a flock of 500*100 ruddy turnstones in breeding plumage. 
As soon as possible I would like tko know details of our initial trip and 
perhaps have a hand in its planning. Shortly I will have completed my third 
STARBRITE cruise, as well as having participated in several banding trips to 
0ahu 9 s offshore islands and to Kauai* All this, plus my local knowledge of 
the Aleutian area with its special problems, should qualify me for a position 
of responsibility in that phase of our program. 
Sincerely 
J. Vincent Hoeman 
