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and Alan and I began walking west around the island surveying, collecting 
insects and clocking for ticks and taking photos, about 10 a.ta. Insects 
on the ground relatively scarce - we collected some sow bugs, beetles 
resembling weevils , tiny ants or termites, some spiders. Flies everywhere 
In vegetation, though not ns bad anywhere as on Lisanskl last month. Ilo 
sticks could be found anywhere . A 1/m and Doug and Then Alan Young 
turned back to catap and I continued around the island. Found several 
(5) Tropicbird chicles under one large clump of Scaevola by the Caeuarina 
that Baul had missed and several more groups and individuals all the way 
around. Usually 5-6 adults in air in an area. One at the southwest 
end was trying to fly. Groups of Fairy Terns veee present on the rocks 
all the way around. Estimate 500+ for island. T ey looked minute against 
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the rock wall with the surf crashing behind. 
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Frigates through Scaevola all the way around; many rusty-headed 
immature s on the southwest corner. Still no estimate. Saw about 150 
Red-footes again but must be many more. Masked Boobies in clear areas 
at other end - 3> 9, 5, and occasional Individuals and pairs in grass, 
plus one group of 5, 2 of which were painted, one open beach. Frigates 
seen to give way to Rod-foots as you move from west to east. 
Magnificent waves crashing on a rugged fringing rock wall atthe 
opposite end of the Island J Grey rocks, looks almost like a gorge coming 
up on it. Seals bobbing around in the waves. Brown rocks and shelves 
against the beautiful green water in the east side also veyy picturesque. 
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Reef close to island all the way around. Beautiful green and red parrot fish 
Saw fifteen or so Curlews in the rocky area at the end; estimate 
at least 100 for island now. One strange shorebird, half size of curlew 
