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Note: Nocturnal observations during
This period were run in total darkness i.e.
No moon/or in this case complete overcast. All
birds recorded were attracted to lights and
are therefore flagged with a 5 in the behavior
Column.
R.L.Dubourg
123409+3
WRSP (White-rumped star Petrels) are
recorded as Leach's Storm Petrels without
sub specific designations. The dark
rumped birds are always this species and
are flagged with a "3" in column 49; Sub
specific designations are not possible as yet.
123412+2
Blue Forted collections - Dark-rumped birds
are called Dark Phase birds, i.e. "3" in column
49. This separation of the dark rumped birds
are assumed to be young birds - needs further
work.
R.L.Q