ATF/SIC 4, Lipan, February-April 1964
Page 159
Image from the Biodiversity Heritage Library. Contributed by Smithsonian Institution Archives. | www.biodiversitylibrary.org
Transcription
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON 25, D. C. Baker Island Birds Birds greatly reduced from previous visits. Only 11 species observed, none breeding, and only 6 species using island as a roosting area. No birds banded. No blood samples taken. One species of gull new to the island was collected. Mammals Three of four cats seen were run to death. Insects Complete coverage of all habitats with sweep net, aspirators, and hand searching. Six Berlizi samples were taken. A total of 400 * individuals of about 25 species were collected. Remarks Twenty-four hours were spent here. Island vegetation much more lush than in October. Surf conditions very poor with 10-12 foot waves.