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RSburni
1966
Brown Bobby
Lisnandis
16-19
june
A small colony of 7 pair were
found nesting on the west shore
near the main landing; 3 nests
with eggs, 4 with chicks. Scattered
individuals are found roosting on
other parts of the island. A few
individuals caught for blood work
appeared to be exceptionally small
and light (wt) compared to the
northern bird. One other small group
of ca. 2 pair were noted the last night
5. of the main landing near the west
shore. Conservative estimate of
100 birds.
Rd. Eisoni
1966.
Red-footed Bobby
Lisnandis
16-19
june
Had little chance to actually check
the interior population. Shilton
estimates 1000 birds with actual
nest count of 33 (young 0 23 as pogo).
I believe population closer to 2000
birds as the number of roosting birds
which come in at night is considerably
larger. One orange-streaked Sand-Sandston
bird was captured and another was
tested with either fresh orange or red
color = S. Stilston or more likely
French Frigate Shoals = Benin.