Fleet . F. 
1964 — notes by species — Kure 
20 
C Qgiir on K oddy 
April 5 Hpve noticed these b'rds around in smell numbers for about two wee 1 - s. 
Today saw 24 sitting on N. P. Occasionally have seen one or two stand n? around 
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on beach* \ ' . 
April 6 1100 hours * 50 of this species on beech at dock and 16 at bP on beach* 
At 1 7 00 hours 8&w a flock of approx. 100 Individuals on be^ch 200 yds. S of pier. 
April 7 saw t-bout 6 flocks on f beach at 1400 hours. Also er up on N point 
and a small group dn S point. Total probably around 200 birds. 
Apr 11 26 — Se several birds carrying nest material. 
Mev 10 lsy'ns b«*pn. 
May 30 Population approx. 700 birds. Kow about 150 e£ge laid on beaches, 
edge of runway, * t crest of dunes. Few twig* and debris form nest. (Sand Is. 
has about 200 birds and 65 eggs). Fggs similar to S. Tern eggs in size but 
few nig* spots and more white ground color. 
