Bratley, David A., 1964-1965
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Bratley, D.A. 1965 Green Island, Kure Atoll (Notes) June 26 Saw my first gecko tonight outside on the wall of the offices quarters. Photographed it under artificial light inside. It drew my attention by calling. July 9 Hawaiian Monk Seal (Monachus Schauinslandi)- While making the red-tailed tropicbird check in the study area at the south end of the island, I found where a seal had regurgitated numerous moray eels or a very similar family of eels. The bodies were in tact with the fin membranes dissolved leaving only the long processes protruding from the fish. Since it was not decomposition was already underway with a bad odor, the investigation did not proceed further. The fins, caudal fin, was nearly as deep as the body itself - non approximating 7/3 over the body. All eels were from 2-3 feet in lengths all seemed to be the same species. July 13 Sphinx Moth — One was seen in the moth antenna field after supper but could not catch it. Drove a stake at it but missed + it didn't give me a second chance. It was hovering over Tribulus flower.