Fleet, Robert R., 1963-1965
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1965 5/18 closely spaced planes have birds. Counted 8 L. Frig. nests w eggs in Pamphki 6' above ground. Bob Lang saw 2 more L.Frig. on nest, ( probably containing eggs). Approx. 1000-1500 Haw Noddy nests, about 15% w eggs, remainder empty. Saw 3 Cm Noddy nests (empty) but Bob Lang found a large box Noddy nesting !! King Terns common, probably breeding but no eggs or nest leg found. Our guide told me that they do breed here & he described egg & lack of nest structure. Collected Barber samples from 2 L.Frig nests w eggs, 2 Haw Noddy nests w eggs, 2 Cm.Noddy nests deep without eggs. Population estimates : H. Noddy: 3000 Cm. Noddy 100 L. Frig 70 seen R.C.B. 10 " S.T. 15 " F.T. 100 " G.Frig 1 collected Our party shot 3 specimens of