Hackman, C. Douglas, 1964-1965, 1967
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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