King, Warren B., 1963-1964
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King, Warren B. 1964 Hiked back to rim in 1 1/2 hours in very dense fog, coming out at precise point of trail junction. More luck than skill. Another known to crater floor. I photoed a Nene (the only one there), and we departed for Kapalaoa Cabin, hiking the 3.2 miles all up hill in 1 hour 10 minutes, to find Larry had found only a one partially constructed burrow, but plenty of cat evidence. No matches anywhere so we ate cold Starlite chicken stew. Barely edible. Heard a few Dark-rumps that night but starting later and not nearly as painful as at Holua Cabin. At Holua first birds appeared 1910 by Larry and 1925 to west were David and [illegible] but at Kapalaoa they weren't heard until 2000 hours. Vegetation and predators thicken at Kapalaoa than at Holua. May 16--Had cold breakfast and left Kapalaoa cabin before 0900. Arrived Holua cabin 1030 - 3.3 miles. Where we had our first hot meal in two days. Passed eight high school students on way, four still back at Holua cabin. Larry photoed a burrow low down, close to cabin, then we headed up Hale Manu trail and arrived at car 1300. Larry took little used trail to top and found three more burrows on the way. Drove to Park Headquarters and told Mr. Zink about our finds, thinking him for phone - arranged permits. Drove to Manawainui Gulch and searched for Newell's Shearwater burrows for two hours. At dusk Larry stationed himself in gulch and Dave and I drove to Pahihi and Pukai Gulch. Gave up 2030, no Newell's having been seen or heard. Drove back to ship, having hamburgers and banana splits on way. Found White-tailed Tropicbird feathers, at least one bird full on ledge in gulch, but no Newell's traces. Also saw one White-tailed Tropicbird high over crater but saw none on cliffs of crater.