Crossin, Richard S., 1965-1966, 1968
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R.Groosin 1768 Christmas Island Shearwater (Puffinus nativitatus) 18-48 N; 159-33 W — 1404 N; 160-48 W 8 oct. Two noted today, both in company with either pure wedge tail or mixed wedge tail- turn fools. McKeon Island 15 Oct. Buried one ad on the ground mound which was sitting with wedge tails. 19 Oct. Buried one ad (by defeathering) by SW logoon. No nests about & no sign of burrows. The above two records are unique for this species during the entire stay on the island. R.Groosin 1768 Audubon's Shearwater McKeon Island Egg measurements. 50.2 x 33.5 fr. 46.7 x 33.2 st. 47.2 x 34.6 fr. (male) 9 Culmen measurement. 24.2 LDy