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GSM-mCKED T2RST 
Annotated List-17EH0A 
p. 2 
8-9,1967 
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(gackman. POBSr j 
(Kept) Population estimate: 1000+ adults., some eggs, ... was 
present in large numbers on fihoa „.. where the birds appeared 
to be on fresh to lightly incubated eggs, (fetes) Severs! eggs* no chicks found, 
The species appeared to be very common and distributed all over the. island. Gene - 
^ridler commented that''they commonly nested in the gulleys to the vest of our 
campsite but I didmt get over there +-o check. Population is at least 1, 000. 
.Sept. 13-1^*1967 
(iCridler ) 
Very common, especially at night in the canyon. Some young were 
almost capable of flight. 
March 7"9? ^968 
(Clapp) 
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Estimated population - - - - 
estimated L j 0 of population vi' 
active nests - - - - 
2,000 
hh 
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£ 
Gray-backed Terns were apparently most abundant’ in the lower portions 
of the Miller Canyon and Middle Valley gorges and on the lover eastern 
portion of the island. Most were seen in small flocks of less than 5^ 
birds and apparently very few have as yet begun to nest. Only one active 
nest, containing a slightly incubated egg.was found although the bird; 
were down on the ground throughout the day. 
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