Husted, Dayle N., 1964
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Husted, Dayle N. 1964 if there were 10-20 birds circling in one area all the time. Probably some birds were going to their nests, as others were coming in the valley. Again I think the birds were nesting in this valley, but probably in small numbers. We were back at the camp and in the sack by 2330. July 9, 1964: We got up about 0730 and went down and had chow, and then headed for the leeward side of the Wianea District. We drove past barking Sands and headed up one of the valleys. The valley was fairly steep, but its slopes were covered with shauls and dense grass. Up higher on one side there were steep cliffs, but we couldn't reach the upper levels again, because of lack of ropes. Newells were not found again, but from what I saw at night, and previous days I would think that Newells would or could nest there in suitable places unless the area is too dry, but I see that of no hindrance. After we came out of the valley we took a quick dip and headed back to the Kokee Park. We ate some cold weiners and had a bottle of pop before we went to two more lookouts. At the cliff lookout 2-6 Newells were heard, but they were a long way off. It was about 2000 when we were in the area. At the Milolii ridge lookout 2 (?) birds. These could be seen and the area was heavily wooded. We went back to the girl's dorm at Kokee Park and sacked out for the night. July 10, 1964: We arose and ate a pineapple that the redhead had swiped for us. At about 0740 we left the park and headed for Hanalei again. We tried to get a hold of J. Sweatling again, but couldn't make connections. Back at Honalei Apts., we cleaned up, caught up on our journals and got