Bratley, David A., 1964-1965
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Bratley, D.A. 1964 Sand Island, Johnston Is. At.11 (Notes) Wed, June 24(?) # W 6 W 9 W 10 W 13 W 14 (abandoned egg) W 16 W 17 # W 18 W 19 W 20 6-21-64 Bulwer's Petrel — 6 birds landed tonight, 3 had eggs. Another bird, previously landed was also found incubating on the S. bank of the causeway, E. of the signal tbuilding. This now makes the total to 5 known nests sites with eggs. 4 other future nest sites are known also. One pair was landed: 642-01135 642-01136 Thur. June 25 Sand Is. — Rod-Tailed Tropicbird — Saw one adult feeding the young in the bunker at 4:10 P.M. Wedge-tailed Shearwater — all records kept on a separate chart now. Fri. June 26 Sand Is. — Common Noddy Tern — Four young, which hatched yesterday & today were banded with blue color bands. These chicks will be kept track of, weighed, & measured periodically. The newly born chicks will be color banded daily now.