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Ludwig, JP
1964 22
Frigatebird was seen at Kilanea Lighthouse. I left Kauai at 1400
aboard an Aloah Aircraft arriving at Maui approximately 1600. Due
to the lateness of the day I did not get a chance for further field
work and spent the evening catching up on overdue Rest and Refueling.
We stayed beyond Lahina at Napilee Beach at the Mauian Hotel - A ok.
February 28, 1964
Maui, Kehei, Mud flats: About 1100-1245 accompanied by Dr. Fred
Ludwig, I visited the Kehei Mud flats area. The flats were quite dried
up compared to 4 weeks ago and the birds were mostly confined to the
areas near the small river which feeds into the ocean here. There
were definitely fewer stilts, but about the same numbers of Heron,
Sanderling and Plovers. Increased numbers of Turnstones and Tattlers
were noted. We photographed mostly today, but did note that the Stilts
(seemed to be paired) were attached to a particular point of land.
They seemed to already have staked out territory. However, only 3
stilts were seen all morning.
The Herons represented all age-classes and I noted that each bird
had its sacrosavent fishing territory which he defended against all comers.
Age was not important so immatures defended successfully against adults
as well as immatures. Approximately 50 percent of the birds are im-
matures. Noted 2 Chuhais on the road to Kehei from Lahina.
February 29, 1964
Maui, Kanaha Bird Sanctuary. This morning I visited the Sanctuary