Laysan Island, June 1966, Crossin
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21 June LF Nest # 4 with one small young (2 eggs 15 June) H above ground 12" O. D. = 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 H Bowl 3 3/4 W x 2 1/4 D. same care as other in E. clump long, down like feathers are now present over the crown and dorsal line and around tracts + one on wings Bright yellow margin to both mandibles mouth lining purple pinks, eyes just beginning to open. skin color grey to charcoal flesh above flesh below. 21 June LF Nest # 5 3 young feathers 12" above ground in E. clump ext. dim. 6 x 6 x 3 H. cup 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 D. great clumps of edge of screech w side no fecal matter at nest - fecal sacs are constantly carried away by parents - nest clean.