Amerson, A. Binion, Jr., 1963
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Amerson, B. 1963 the radio (dead batteries). They also brought paper so we could write letters. (One to Bob and one to Maryanna). During the afternoon the accompanying map was drawn and we decided that the islands of Skeat and Whale had joined. While I stepped off the island Fred banded more Boobies and Frigates. Toward dark a large cloud bank appeared to the N. E. A light sprinkle fell before it got dark but soon stopped. I began banding Common Noddies and Fred began some more Boobies. It soon began to rain again and I decided not to continue banding Noddies since their eggs and chicks would get wet. Since it was raining off and on I went to bed. Fred continued banding until around 12. June 14, 1963 - French Frigate Shoals. This morning we left in the rubber boat for Trig Island at 7 a.m. The patch was leaking a little so some more glue was applied. We arrived at Trig Island without any problems and landed on the north side. I took the Poloroid Camera and walked around the island. Approximately ten seals were on the beach as were also turtles (three). The following is a sketch of the island.