Bratley, David A., 1964-1965
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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