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thurs 26 April
arrived at lighthouse
early evening 12000 hours
calm weather prevailing
about the point.
Wedge-tails sitting around
lighthouse & a few in the
air - Set 15 rat traps
very low wind from
prevailing direction
Red-Foot B
Numerous naked chicks
very young - too weak to
raise their heads - no
dewy ones but all chicks seen
were able to chirp - but their
eyes closed estimate 1-3 days
just hatching Lantana Caverna
Season ; Changeable