Amerman, Kenneth 1964 Hawaiian Noddy - Notes February 15 - Population has remained constant since late December. Six to eight birds present at night only (?). February 20 - Nine present on north point 2:30 p.m. At least one pair (?) seemed to be going yhrough courtship. One would weak around the other, shuffling sideways at times, and opening its beak as wide as possible in a sort of jerky "yawn." This bird had black legs and feet, the other's were browner. February 24 - Single birds and pairs sitting in Amaranthus bushes at various times during the day. February 27 - At least fourteen birds on island. Four on north point, ten in Amaranthus between Sooty plost 1 and 2. At least six of these paired. March 2 --Four birds on nests in Amaranthus near Sooty Plot No. 1. March 10 - First egg. March 11 - Second egg. Laid between 11:45 - 1 p.m. March 12 - Third and fourth egg. Four nests. March 19 -- Fifth egg March 24 - Sixth egg. April 1 - Two or three sitting in Amaranthus opposite the transmitter building. April 8 - Seventh egg, same area. Egg No. 1 pipped. April 9 - Egg No. 2 pipped; No. 1 still has not hatched. April 12 - Neither egg has yet hatched. No eggs as yet beside the transmitter building.