Kirkpatrick, Ralph D., 1964-1965
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R.D Kirkpatrick 1964 Pluvialis dominica Sand Island, Johnston Atoll, Pacific Oct. 4:30 P.M. Three non-breeding, 22 adult Golden Plovers were caught in the mist net set up on the lawn by the tennis court. They were banded and orange streamers were attached to their legs. 10 P.M. An adult was caught in the second mist net, banded and released. North Island, Johnston Atoll, Pacific Dec. 11AM to 2:30PM Five birds were 1 observed on this island. No other species were seen. Sand Island, Johnston Atoll, Pacific Dec. P.M. An adult with a broken wing 10 (guywire casualty) was collected. It was measured and frozen (USNM Field #25250). 11PM. Another adult guywire casualty was collected and frozen (USNM Field #25251). Dec. P.M. An adult guywire casualty was 13 collected and frozen (USNM Field #25252).