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LESSER FRIGATEBIRD (2) 
BIRDS — annotated list 
November 11, 1964 -Sibley: "500 nestlings banded in colony near Great 
Frigateblrd colony on W side. Estimated 1,000 nest¬ 
lings here. 800 in group near house. A few nests 
found in Messerschmic^a trees." 
Nov. 9-12 1964 -Sibley summary: "89 adults, 1011 nestlings banded. 
Estimated 1800 nestlings, 20 nests with eggs. 6 OOO 
adults and Immatures." 
: /Feb. 12-16 HacloiBn, oumirnry: Not at present. LstinKted 500 adults 
1965 100Ai f = cs ' 
and immatures using the island .t present. 
February 13, Haclunan spedi^s account: About 2C0 adults and immatures i'lyinr 
arouind Ivio nesting activity observed. 
May 30-June 1 , I 965 - Sibley, sui.imary: 40 blooo samples. Estimted 4000 nests 
50/50 e^gs ana younp. ^ 
i'hy 31 - 3ible3r, species account: Tv/o gars of egg weite collected. 1000 paus 
];iras in colony ,;ust east ei tne Orfate hrigate colony. 
uith chiclrs. Me ts 4 plus feet apart 
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