Kirkpatrick, Ralph D., 1964-1965
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F.D Kirkpatrick 1964 Sterna fuscata Sand Island, Johnston Atoll, Pacific Dec P.M. Three adults that had broken a 21 wing on Loran tower guywires had their blood taken. One carried band # 753-72084. An unbanded adult was frozen as a specimen 1965 Pacific Ocean south of Oahu Jan PM. A flock of 7 were observed 25 flying NW rather low (6 to 15 feet up). A single bird was later observed flying in the same direction.