R.S. Brown Zeewards #13 - Species Account 1966 Ruddy Turnstone Daypan 10-16 20-21 June This species was most abundant about the lagoon, but a few individuals were scattered elsewhere and especially along the Sea beach. Many individuals (ca 30%) were in full or very close to full breeding plumage. Lack of white wax on the crown was the most conspicuous non-breeding plumage element. A total of 493 were recorded on the shore bird count on 10 June. There were in small to large groups found mainly along the small peninsular areas extending into the central lagoon. However, a few scattered small groups and single individuals were noted feeding among the immature Albatross many yards distant from the water edge. A series of 13 was collected for M. J. Thompson's work. One banded bird (Daypan 1964) with one permanently injured wing was recorded as well as two other permanently wing injured birds. All appeared To be healthy. During the rest of the survey numbers declined considerably. R.S. Brown Zeewards #13 Species Account 1966 Wandering Tattler Daypan 10-16+ 20-21 June Only a very few individuals were noted, scattered at intervals along the central lagoon shore - Often in accompaniment with Ruddy Turnstone or Little Albatross. One specimen was collected. An occasional individual was noted along the sea beach especially in areas with large congregation of boulders at the waters edge. Entire population is probably less than 30 birds. Count on 10 June = 12.