Clapp, Roger B., 1963-1964, 1968
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R. Clapp 1964 Journal Green Island - Kure Atoll, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean Jan. 1. - Spent most of morning and afternoon Clearing paths through Scaevola along the northeast edge of the island to facilitate banding red-footed boobies. Got 26 at night although the moon was out and almost full. (About four times as many as when we tried to push our way through the Scaevola) Also recovered a frigate whose too tight band was causing injury to the leg. Although the band was fastened properly it was just too small for the size of the leg. Am discontinuing banding frigates until something Can be done about this. Since the moon did not come up until 8:46 or so we banded Bonin Petrels. ( ) The moon Seems to be a major factor determining the number of birds on the island. Also collected one sooty storm petrel on Shearwater Area II. Banded a single, rather thin golden plover on the north antennae field. Activity study was conducted in morning by King until 9:00 A.M. After finishing banding; worked at transferring records per Wintz's request until 2 A.M.