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'birds 
”■ aainotated list 
July 11-16, 1963 —Sibleys " 150-2CX) birds on isleuds in lagocm. 12-16 nests 
half with eggs, half with yotmg. Islands up to an acre in size 
uroride large areas of suitable habitat for tern nesting* ** 
Nov. 16-20, 1963 —— Sibley: ” Estimated 300 adults — all in central lagoon 
area. 7 nests with eggs, and 17 young. 
Nov. 19. 1963 
Sibley; "Oniamnn noddies on 6 islands and 5 islets." 
Peb. 27- Mar. 2, 1964- Sibley: "Estlinated 200 - 9 nests with e^s on small Islanda 
in lagoon." 
July 14-17, 1964 
Sibley summary : '* 100-200“ nesti^on islands in lagoon. 
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No nests on main island* ” 
November 9-12 1964 -Sibley summary: ”4 nestlings banded. Estimated 
-f 1^0 birds* Estimated 15 nests with eggs, 8 nestlings*” 
February 12-16, 196$ -— Hackman, Su anar^'-^: 2C0 birds roosting and nesting on 
isliEts in the lagoon. 26 nests with eggs, 11 with small chicks, 7 with large 
nestlings 
^ ihy 30-Junel, 1965 - wSibley , sumiiHry: Estimated 500 adults. 1 collected 
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Eggs rind young present 
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all nests in lagoon on islands 
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