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of a Ida fal lax * It appears the nesting season started and rains 
combined with guano caused a rapid growth in the Sida* preventing 
the birds from getting to their eggs (Crossin theory)* A few im- 
matures were flying around so a few were raised* 
The terns appear to be trying to nest again as large numbers 
were over the island 24 hours a day* A few were sitting down on the 
NW corner* Population 30>000+-. 
Gray-backed Tern -Eggs were just starting to hatch when we arrived. 
We found no large egg concentrations but found them in isolated pockets. 
Population 3,000+-* 
Common Noddy -A few nests were present but essentially a roosting 
population. Population 500+-. 
Hawaiian Noddy -Only one was seen. 
Fairy Tern -Common nester around the shoreline with 38 nest with eggs 
being found. Population 1,000+-. 
Blue-gray Noddy -Large nesting and roosting population* Three nests 
were found under Portulaca . Birds would not fly directly from the 
nest but would run 18" or so and then fly* Population 3,000+-. 
HULL ISLAND 
Although this island was to have been worked for 2 days, only 
four hours were spent here when it was found no nesting Sooty Terns 
were present. One recovery was made on the lagoon, a Sooty banded in 
September 1965. 
Very few other birds were observed. 
