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Bratley: J.A.
1964
Sand Island, Johnston Is. Atoll
(Notes)
Fri. June 26 (cont) in the study areas. Data as follows:
Area Hatching Date Blue color band No. Phase
South Shore 6/25/64 127 White
South Shore 6/26/64 128 Black
Northeast (E shore) 6/25/64 129 White
" 6/25/64 130 Gray
Other - an attempt was made to
captured Bad-footed Boobies + D. Shigates
Tonight but it was not very successful.
We were practicing for next weeks bird
shipment, by trying out different
techniques of catching, but it looks as
if we are going to run into many problems.
Once the guy wires are tumbled or one bird
is taken off, the next fly.
Specimens of fish + money eel were
taken tonight also.
Sun June 28 Sand Is. - Wedge-tailed Shearwater - Two
eggs were found in two of the nest
sites we stated at on the original portion
of the island. Data follows:
Nest No. Date Egg laid
W 3 6/28/64
W 10 6/28/64
Common Noddy Tern - Three other