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Ruddy Turnstone 
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Numerous small flocks were present all along the south and east beaches 
on Baker Island. The presence of banded and painted birds was sought through 
the use of binoculars. No banded t nor red-painted, birds were noted. Two 
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specimens were collected. No turnstones were recorded on Howland Island. 
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Wandering Tattler 
A total of 59 birds was recorded on Baker Island. Practically all were 
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found on the south and east beaches, often feeding with turnstones. One speci¬ 
men was collected. None was seen on Howland. 
Erolia species 
At least six individuals were seen on Baker Island along the south beach. 
None was seen on Howland Island. 
Bristle-thighed Curlew 
One individual was seen on/Howland Island and one individual was seen on 
Baker Island. 
Sooty Tern 
Roughly 200 birds were estimated flying over Howland at night. Most of 
these were heard calling. Only a few individuals were seen flying along the 
shoreline during the day. A total of 11 was seen flying over Baker Island. 
Common Noddy Tern 
An estimated 300 birds were present on the coral bar in the center of the 
tiny lagoon at the east end of Baker Island. These are apparently just starting 
to nest. A total of 49 eggs were present on the bar. None was seen on Howland. 
Hawaiian Noddy Tern 
Nine individuals flew over Baker Island and perched for a short time on 
the telegraph poles at the east end of the island. None was seen on Howland. 
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