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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.