On tfae south end the numerous Lesser Frigates are nesting on a sea - facing 
slope with Tribulus, Lepturua, Boerhaavla and Portulaca. Neat platforms are 
often built on top of plants - nests from Ik to 28 in. in diameter and from 
1/2 to 7 in. deep * stems of Tribulus matted with guano. The young defend 
the nest territory vigorously. About 3 nests/sq« 1-5 yd. were observed on 
the lower slopes nests are built on top of hepturns clumps while above Port- 
ulaca is commonly used. Some nests are placed'onbare soil with or without 
a" rudimentary stick platform. Most of the vegetation in this nesting area 
is in poor condition due to dryness and the heavy guano accumulations. On 
the west end of the colony the nests are built on clumps of Lepturus almost 
9 October 1964- - 66 Blue-faced Booby band returns were recorded, 9 Blue-faced 
Boobies'were'banded. 
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11 October 1964 - 200 Sooty Tern e nestlings were banded, 800 Sooty Terns adults 
were banded. 
12 October l9w - 192 Sooty Tern nestlings banded. 
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13 October 1964 - 640 adult Sooty Terns were banded, 4 band returns were 
recorded. 
