Kepler, Cameron B., 1964-1965
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64. up on the Easter and . Wedgetails are about ready to fly on both Small & Easter + only a few Tern chicks (Red-tail) Left as well - all going about ready to go. On Easter saw no Red-foot breeding or only 2 in trees , more / in Seacrow. There remain 300-400 Sooty Terns grey most of which have broken wings - Banded Salmon-winged birds were killed and bands returned as follows : recorded { 813-75444 793-89267 - 89860 - 28979 V793-25675 - 88371 - 84912 Return -> 773-70081 Tern "nest" birds : 813-75481; 793-25216 Bristle-thighed seen on Easter. At dusk Bonin Island Petrels begin arriving. Most flying by pairs, accompanied by calling. Saw many birds (sex?) sitting about 3' from newly constructed burrows calling. No eggs as yet. Appear to be courtship - chasing both on ground & in air.