Bratley, David A., 1964-1965
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Bratley, D.A. 1964 Sand Island, Johnston Is. Atoll (Notes) Thu. July 30 differentiate between the two birds of the pair. Data as follows: Nest No. Band Number color painted w3 565-12341 red w6 535-14068 red w7 565-12820 red w8 535-14070 red w10 615-00658 red w11 565-12197 red w12 535-14071 red w13 615-01399 red w15 615-00211 red w17 615-01290 red w18 565-12697 - 535-14069 - w21 615-00428 red These birds were painted on the throat, top of head, + top of tail. Fri. July 31 Sand Is. - Wedge-tailed Shearwater - The return 565-12299 was on nest # w16. The bird was painted red on the throat, head, + tail. Hawaiian Nobby Tern - another nest, egg found today in the ammophila rindis near the frigate colony. Laying date of the egg is unknown. There is a total of 3 nests now on the island, all with eggs.