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Hockers, U.D.
1965
March 8
Journal
Jennie Island
94
Further comments on vegetation: Abutilon spp
is almost completely gone and is represented only
by one scrappy plant that is in bloom near the
Lighthouse. Gleipostema species, found on the
February 1964 visit, is still not in evidence
anywhere in
the interior. Aside from the Sesamum in th
interior the only plants that are in good condition
are those along the beach crest. These species,
which are all in bloom, include; Boerhavia (large
variety), both species of Portulaca, Tribulus and Sida.
Only in a few places has any healthy looking
Eriogonum been found. Tribulus is thriving in
the old quarry chippings where it is in thick green
mats covering sections up to 100 square feet.
Tropicbirds and all other species, except the th.
(Mcpt+Brown Booby, are quite inactive. Only three
Tropicbird nests (1 egg, 2 large nestlings) were found
although about 50 birds are engaged in aerial
counting near the lighthouse. Red-f. Boobies and
Blue-faced Boobies are at a low point in their
breeding cycles.
Last night was rather strange or irrefrag as club
behavior was concerned. All of the Blue-faced Booby
clubs bolted rapidly even though we didn't disturb
tem until an hour after the new moon had set. It was
quite dark but still they bolted. Four different people
worked the five clubs all with the same result. Paradoxically,
the two Red-footed Booby clubs (that were roiled well)
Manfully, Normally, Red- footie perine and despises at the