Fleet . P. 
1964— notes by species — Ku- fe 
Brown Booby 
April 5 — These birds began preparing nests this weeV. Yesterday found two nests 
with eggs. Tot8l resident population esti^ted at 20 birds. Winter low of 
5-10, when I arrived February 26. Birds easily frightened . 
April 6 — Four of this species standing on beach at bP at 1100 hours. This was 
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s cornnon occurrence before birds began to concentrate in end above HA F In 
preparation for breeding. 
April 15— One nest with 7 eggs was torn apart cause unVnown — eggs regrouped by 
bird. Spread out aga in by Wirtz; regrouped and nest rebuilt by bird. 
June 5— First eggs hatched about Fay 22. How h*-ve 27 nests. Birds becoming 
less nervous. Hests complex and bu lt by both ad-lts from grasses, tribulus, and 
Boerhaavia. Birds feed on needlefish (primarily) which are regurgitated 
by bird when approached, in preparation for fliaht. 
