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Ely, Charles A.
1964
Red-footed Booby - as with other species I did not attempt population counts but many adults and some immatures were observed roosting in Scaevola and Casuarina in the central and east parts of the island. They did considerable soaring over the north (windy) part of the island.
Blue-faced Booby - Three adults were seen on the ground in the restricted area on the south part of the island. As I watched a sub-adult ? (brown head, white neck) joined them but was forced to remain some distance from the adults.
Great Frigatebird - Up to a dozen birds were seen soaring over the north end of the island.
Red-tailed Tropicbird - Only a few adults were seen over the island at any one time. On unbanded adult was found alive, with a broken wing on the east side of the island. I searched for young in Scaevola around two-thirds of the island and handled a total of forty-seven young (most of these well feathered). Only two were banded; both of these were under Scaevola on the north side of the island:
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A total of eleven birds were found along the north beach; nineteen along the east beach; four near the buildings and eleven along the southwest beach. In one patch of Scaevola along the East beach four young were in an area of not over 100 square feet. The first four birds and an occasional later one were asleep; frequently birds would call my attention to them by calling. In all cases birds were very beligerent when handled and also very loud screamers. Although most birds were well