BLACK NODDY-Annoated List 
NECKER 
June 17-20,29,1923 
(Wetmore) 
June 17-19 ? About 100 pairs nesting in clefts in the rocks. 
July 26, 196J+ 
(Kridler) 
In addition, there were another 300 Hawaiian Noddy Tern nests found 
all containing eggs* 
Sept. 25 ; 1964 
(Filet, POBSP) 
one on egg. 
(Kridler) 
Actual count - 
Total population estimate 
none made 
250 
Population estimate of 300-400. 7 nests were found at Northwest Cape 
and these contained eggs to flying young. 
March 15, 1965 
(Banko, POBSP) 
Estimated total island population 
Breeding --7 nests for 20 seen. 
250 
(Kridler) Estimated population of 300. Of ten nests found on Northwest Cape 
which jwe .checked^ _6 ^contained _eggs ? _ _and _qne _a _small _dqwny _chick_ 
Sept.10-11,1966 
(Kridler) ¥e only observed about 20 on the north slope near Ball Cave. There 
possibly could have been more in the holes in the cliffs on both sides of the 
island. No eggs or chicks were noted. 
March 10, 1967 
(Hackman, POBSP) (Kept) Population estimates 1000 +, eggs to young . ..(Notes) 
This species was con fined to the steep slopes where it was 
impossible to check their breeding status. No eggs or young were observed along the 
hgiher ridges and slopes. Population probably exceeds 1,000 birds. On Northwest 
Cape some birds on eggs and 1 half-grown chcick. 
Sept.15, 1967 
(Kridler) 
Observed approximately 150 in a flock on the extreme end of 
Northwest Cape. We were not able to find any eggs of nests. 
