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Amerman, Kenneth
1963
White-eyes were by far the most abundant. They were everywhere.
Many more were heard than seen. This was the only bird not new to me--
I had seen it Wednesday (October 23) here at the hotel.
Leiothrix were the next most abundant. I got a fairly good view
of one. The red bill and yellow throat really stand out.
Elepaio were third in abundance. I saw several of these clearly,
adults and immatures (no white on rump). They appeared almost orange--
brown, nutmeg colored.
Ama kiki were fairly common. I watched one for some time but it
was too distant for me to see the bill clearly. Identify by voice--
catbird-like wheeze. Many more heard than seen.
Leiothrix sounds like titmouse with a repetitive call or like an
Oriole with a second.
A few apapane were present, again more heard than seen. I caught
a glimpse of one, merely a flash of red, black and white as it took off.
Couldn't see the bill on this one, though I think I made it out (fairly)
on one in flight silhouette.
Two Chinese thrushes were heard, not seen.
October 26--We also went to East Loch (?) of Pearl Harbor. On mud flats
there we saw Hawaiian stilts (ten to fifteen), Golden Plovers, Sanderlings,
Turnstones, Sharp-tailed Sandpipers, one Dowitcher, Shovellers, American
Widgeon (1), both (?) teal, Muscovy duck (2?). In the reeds or cane beyond
were flocks of strawberry finches (numerous), rice birds, and manakins
(blue bill, black head and throat, brown body). Also present--both doves,
mynahs, one coot.