R.S. Crossin 1966 SIC 11 of the lagoon - worked by Thompson. Another concentration was present in the Messerschmidtia grove on W side of lagoon mixed in with the Greater Frigate colony. An estimated 450 birds were present here. Only about 25 pairs had nests, practically all with eggs. A third small concentration was present further up the next beach in the Cordia grove by the guano pile. Less than 100 birds were here and approximately 12 nests with eggs were present. One nest contained a 1/3 grown chick - dead. Great Frigatebird Concentrated primarily in one colony on W nest side of island in the Messerschmidtia grove. I estimated 5000 in this colony on eve of 14, but this may have been too high. As numbers were certainly not this great on night of 14 during banding operations. The island population is apparently somewhere between 3 and 4000 birds at this time. About 2/3 of the population appear to be immature birds (flying). Most adults are now starting a new nesting cycle- ♂ displaying and carrying nesting material. Approximately 75 nests were present in the main colony, about 50 with fresh eggs to slight incubation. One egg was hatching on night of 14 and one dead chick was noted (about 1/3 grown). All nests in the colony were built in the Messerschmidtia bushes. 9 nests were present on the south end of the island - these built on Sida clumps only a few inches from the grond. All contained fresh eggs. Lesser Frigate Approximately 300 flying immatures were present, scattered about the W end of the Greater Frigate colony. These were scattered about roosting mainly on the ground or in low vegetation. About 3 adults were noted on night of 14 and 2 or 3 on night of 15. One ♂ had the throat pouch enlarged so apparently a few are about to begin a new nesting cycle. Golden Plover Distributed thinly over the island, with concentrations on the E shore. A total of 544 count. Ruddy Turnstone Found most commonly along the lagoon and shore lines, but small flocks and singles were noted over most of the island. Count of 627 on 15 Feb. Wandering Tattler Thinly distributed over the island - count of 74 on 15 Feb. Bristle-thighed Curlew Thinly distributed over entire island. Count of 35 made on 15 Feb. Sooty Tern Swirls of up to 5000 were noted just behind the light house on evenings of 14 and 15 Feb. About 200 more noted sitting on the west shore of the lagoon