Bratley, David A., 1964-1965
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Bratley 4: Sand Island, Johnston Is. Atoll (Note) Thur. July 2 (cor?) p.2 that the bird will be found. If the bird does not make Johnston, but instead falls to the water, its chances of survival will be small, so it will most likely be swept to sea. Once it is in the water I doubt if it will be able to get off of it again. Eight young sooty terns (not yet fledged) were also readied for shipment tomorrow. These terns will go back to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Run down on the bird shipment is as follows: 1. Total birds captured: 40 birds 2. Species: 21 Greater Frigatebirds 11 Red-footed Booby 8 Sooty Terns 3. Greater Frigatebird i.a. 20 adults, 1 immature b. 18 from nesting colony c. 2 from outside nesting area d. 2 banded (1 was immature) e. of the 2 banded, one from colony & one outside colony (asked) 4. Red-footed Booby i.a. 1 adult + 10 immatures b. 7 from nesting frigate colony area c. 4 outside nesting area 5. Sooty Tern: all 8 birds un-fledged young.