Kepler, Cameron B., 1964-1965
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Moku Manu (cont 3) 21 June 9) Gray-backed Tern 20 ± 5 1 local young seen, flew around area. Are located on S. coast area near tide line - 10) Scott Tern 15,000 ± 5,000 Everywhere on island, most young highflying or flying. On the approach, many flying young seen over sea. Two lines from boat attracted numerous young, few adult birds. 11) Noddy Tern 3,000 ± 2,000 Most on eggs - leeward side higher prop. of young on top. Small young. Flying young were also seen. 12) [illegible] 300 ± 200 Mostly fledged young, many nesting in a around cave, N side of island. 1 large Turtle (sp?), about 3½' - 4' long, swimming off N. side To E from island - 3 large (greater than 5') sharks seen. Apparently hung around east island