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Ludwig, James P.
1964
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foot levels here would show up many more birds. Unfortunately most of
this is inaccessible by all means but hiking and mountain climbing.)
Then proceeded through Lahina to Kehei and the large Keawe stands
there to confirm our notes and observations of yesterday on the nesting
of introduced birds. We flushed off the platform nest with lining (number
one) a Mockingbird. Eggs three, Aquamarine with red-brown spots. Located
for sure the nesting of Ricebirds in the domed nests, and confirmed that
white-eyes are making the small suspended nest with three eggs. Found
two R. cardinalis nests also.
Saw five Gambel's Quail (four ♂), and a covey of Bobwhite? In this
area also,
March 27--Haleakala National Park. Dr. Berg⌖and I drove up the highway
57 or 377 to the park this morning. At the 4000 level Mynahs and doves
largely disappeared and skylarks became abundant. At Hosmer's grove
(6,500) which is located at the entrance to the park we stopped and
noted Iiwi, 'A'ane, and Amakihi of Drepanididae. Also House Finch,
House Sparrow, Leiothrix, and White-eyes. The grove is a garden of
introduced species introduced (86,20 surviving) trees and Drepanidids were most abundant in
the pines.
We then moved on to Park Headquarters at 7030 feet and made
arrangements to 1) Collect dark-rumped petrels in the park (a special
national parks' permit is required) and to spend one night in the Kapalaloo
Cabin (7,270 feet) and one in the Holua Cabin (7000 feet). We then
proceeded to the 10,023 foot summit and then back down to 9700 feet
to the sliding sands trail. In 2:35 we walked the 5.8 miles to Kapalaloa.