Fleet, Robert R., 1963-1965
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SPECIES ACCOUNT Hest 1965 GRAY-BACKED TERN McKean Island 21 Sept. Five colonies of 200+ pros. each ranging from eggs to flying immatures. Haul Island 25 Sept. Three adults found in South Ten colony roosting. 27 Sept Two adults seen on chain of islands on NE side Nagoon! Phoenix Island 29 Sept. May be as many as 2000 total. 100+ flying immatures, seen around perimeter of island. Mostly roosting adults around lagoon. Endicott Island 03 Oct. Total of 50 or there adults seen and level over flat area on W side of island near RTB houses. Baker Island 17 Oct. One seen land? (Close?) Christmas Island. 28 Oct. 20+ seen flying over main island. SPECIES ACCOUNT Hest 1965 BLUE-GRAY NODY McKean Island 21 Sept. Most see eggs, saw 3ose nestlings.. One large cons 7 feet; bird men agoon. Estimate 2000. Phoenix Island 30 Sept. Maximum of 2000 birds, a few flying immatures seen. Adults appear to be roosting. Many eggs, 10+ nestlings found. Endicott Island! 03 Oct. Total of five seen flying past house every night at dusk. Christmas Island 30 Oct. BLUE-GRAY ISLAND: 10 pairs w fresh eggs, 1 w 1/2 grown nestling. FAR ISLAND: One roosting.