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Okt.22,1963
R.R. (2)
Mokelie Island (10)
Just about 20 feet from shore
(see chart) the last Wedgetail
was found at the end of the
island where the veg. was much
reduced.
The white-tailed tropic birds
were circling above island and
left after we had been there
for about 30 min. There is
a possibility that they may
be nesting on the cliffs of
the seaward side.
Nov. 21, 1963
Waded to island from farther point
arriving at 1410 hours. Wedgetail
shorewater because had been previously
marked and 37 individuals were
banded. This included 15 birds
that had not been previously
marked. New estimate is that
this figure of 34 immature
represents about 75% of
total immature population.
A Blakings table and a white tailed
Tropic bird were seen. Blast
samples were collected for
identification. Left island
at 1700 hours. Field party
consisted of R.Blot & W.King.