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Mokuman Island (14)
17 in all, divided from down count
to nearly five from down. End No.
615-02001 to 615-02025.
At least 3 burrows previously
occupied. Burrow was yielded
no bird; due probably to
depth of tunnel.
Many marked burrows were
not found in the dark. Only 3
adults were taken in the burrow
with the chicks. The other adults
were sitting in the open presumably
near their burrows. It appeared
that at least 5 chicks landed
had no adult with them, although
the adults may have been scared
off. Two burrows were attended
by two adults. Chicks were found
in both of these burrows.
One chick was taken from an
unmarked burrow.
One Rattus norvegicus was
observed at bottom of small
sea grape plant. Earlier in the
day a dead rat was found
at entrance of unoccupied burrow.
Left island at approx 2145.
Full moon assisted work considerably.