Amerman, Kenneth E., 1964, 1966
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K. Raman 1964 Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands Nov. 7. I joined Larry & Roger Shinnig, did a Common Hawaiian Noddy, with results more typical than yesterday's. Sooty. Now I hate bloody birds! The second mate finally arrived. We departed Kwajalein Atoll about 4 P.M. Hooray! Nov 10. George: I had early watch. After this I tackled another Noddy, with regrettable results. We arrived at Jaluit Atoll in mid-afternoon and anchored in the lagoon opposite the main island. Two small craft came out to meet us. One carried Father Domahue, the priest for the atoll. Binion talked with him while we got gear ready for another assault. We left in two parties about 3 P.M. Roger, Phil, Dave & I went on to Kalkinabu Island after dropping George & Larry at Wright's Rubbenock. There we set out the traps (insect & rat), collected plants (29 species) and birds, including one completely new form - all white below and on neck and forehead; black crown and nape, very light gray mantle. From Alexander, appears to be