ATF/SIC 3, Tawakoni, October-November 1963
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10. Sula dactylatra One individual, an immature, was observed at 1605, Oct. 5. 11. Sula leucogaster - a single individual was seen shortly after leaving the harbour on Oct. 3. 12. Sula sula This species was the booby regularly encountered at sea. A total of 18 were recorded and three were collected, two Oct. 6 by Gibley and Bratley and one Oct. 7 by Clapp. 13. Fregata minor This species was encountered in steadily diminishing numbers as we left the harbor. Six were seen the first day, one the second day, and none were seen subsequently. 14. Sterna fuscata The most common bird, but not the species most frequently observed. A large number of flocks of this species, occasionally intermixed with the following were seen on Oct. 8. 15. Anous stolidus A single bird, probably this species, was seen as we left the harbor, another was seen on Oct. 4 and a small group intermixed with a flock of Sooty Tern was seen on the 8th. 16. Pluvialis dominica A single individual was seen at 1032 on Oct. 5. 17. Arenaria interpres Seen sporadically throughout the trip. Two were seen Oct. 5, two Oct. 7, and one Oct. 8. Two were collected, one at 1025 Oct. 7 by Bratley and the other at 1803 the same day by Huber.