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Forty-fifth Progress Report - - - Kure Atoll 
The Bristle—thighed Curlew population increased to 2 with the arrival 
of an orangod tagged individual on July 20« 
Three turtles, all 2-3 feet in diameter, were observed swimming in 
the lagoon during theperiod. The first was sighted on July nQ„ 
Hawaiian Monk Seal numbers using the island decreased to 21 on une mst 
seal census of July 24. The population has been declining steadily through¬ 
out the summer from the forties of late Spring counts. 
Moth larvae have become exceptionally numerous and the Scaevola foliage 
has suffered much damage as a consequence. 
Sand Island was visited July 30 for censusing and also banding of 
Noddy Tern chicks. Sixteen Noddy Tern chicks were found,all near fledging 
age. It is most likely that some had already fledged before the visit. One 
egg was found. Counted on the island were one Blue-faced Booby, 8 Brown 
Boobies, I 36 Noddy Terns, 142 Hawaiian Noddy Terns, 5 Ruddy Turnstones, and 
26 seals. A large flock of Hawaiian Noddy Terns was feeding along the 
reef and periodically the majority of the flock would alight on the island, 
rest a few moments, and then returned to the reef. 
Respectfully submitted 
