T. Lyons (1939) Pg 6 Brown Booby July 18 - A.M. Wake apparently the sp nests & stays on the East edge of Wake. Many young in down stage Sept 12 - P.M. Wake, at South tip of Wake 2 full grow immature birds on one rock / on reef one on shore light greyish breast, brownish back. On passing edge of colony on East side of Wake many young in down stage noticed. Nov 19 Wake - No young in down stage seen. Nesting site deserted except for one bird which could fly. A flock of at least 100 at South tip of Wake, perch very near the ocean Moved farther East when I flushed them, flushed twice more as I progressed along the shore. Feb 14 Wake P.M - many seen around site of last yrs nesting, (passing thru) but no signs of this yr nesting April 2 Wake - Beginning to nest on old nesting sight North east corner of Wake, nests under construction and eggs (not yet as many birds as last spring, one met 3 eggs, number with 2, as many with one. Nests average about 1 1/2 inches thick at rim. One seemed to out fly (glide) a frigate that was. Frigate gave up, only couple times close enough to strike.