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Ludwig, J.P.
1964
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and several times I thought that I heard Red-tailed Tropicbirds calling.
About 800 boobies were present on the roost. Also collected 1 centipede
on the hill.
February 19-21, 1964
Arrived back in Honolulu after February Starbrite. Purchased
supplies for March and worked with Wirtz on supplies for Midway.
Provost Marshall for Kanehoe MAS No. 258-73631.
OD for K. MAS No. 258-72181.
Gate sentry - check in at gate.
February 21, 1964
1600 - arrived Kanehoe Marine Air Station to begin a bird census
and activity study at Mohapu Point and Moku manu.
The total number of Red-feets on Mohapu Point now approximates
1,000 birds (Max. count on Roost 773) and an estimated 865 are fully
adult, about 40 in 24 months (subadult) plumage, and 70 in a mixed
plumage of approximately 12 months old. Age class breakdown as follows:
Based on 1000 birds.
Juvenile-Immature Subdaull Adult with traces Adult
12 months at 2.5 percent 36.5 percent
at 7 percent at 4 percent at 2.5 percent 86.5 percent
70 birds 40 birds 25 t rds 86.5 birds
One dark phase adult was noted. Eggs were present in about 10-25
percent of the nests. Many nests have been built, but the bulk of eggs
are yet to be laid. Active courtship and hostility between unpaired