Kepler, Cameron B., 1964-1965
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14 June 1964 MANANA Is. - Oahu SUN. Left Kapa 0700 for Manana, stayed until 1700 banding; every Tern young - King, Hustled, Eggs & banded 1900 birds. At one pt. we saw a Noddy (common) with an Orange sheen - a Johnston Island bird. This is the 1st record of any Johnston bird turning up on the offshore islands. Some of the young sooty's are almost flying - catching them down was difficult. Anous stolidus - Common sight - 2 birds flying together over the island again & again. What is junction - a courtship flight? Most Noddies now have eggs or very small young. Also seen today - Wandering Tattler (1) Frigates over Kapa Red-footed boobies in channel between Rabbit & Oahu.