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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.