Amerman, Kenneth E., 1964, 1966
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K.E. Ammann 1964 Sand - Johnston Mar 30. Blue-faced Boubies sit on the highest rock. Perhaps the very high tides have discouraged birds from sitting there or perhaps there has been a change in the population. First of second release group (±14) returned 6 days after being turned loose. The seventh red (±2) showed up at the same time (2240). Mar 31 - Two more of the second group of Boubies returned - ±9 around 1300, ±12 at 1500. Birrier found the Boubies we had banded back in the same place and a second trial nearby, 2230 - 2300. April 1 - A third Boubie's Petrel was found along the causeway, banded and released; April 2 - Johnston survey - BP - 150 (est.) RT - 30-40 " WT - 2 - 6 FT - 9 seen RITB - 28 ad, 7-8 chicks. Franklin's Bull - has moved east, to new hedging area, very scared, cannot get close enough for shot. No sign of Western Bull.