Ludwig, James P., 1963-1964
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Ludwig, James P. 1964 3 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.