SIC 18, Palmyra, 15-18 March, 1967

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Abstract

The field book was created for the Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program Southern Island Cruise 18, March 15-18, 1967. The field book by R. Tuxson relates to bird banding return data collected on Palmyra Atoll (listing band numbers 923-36001 to 923-38000). Lists bands were used on Sooty Tern adults and adults with eggs. New bandings are listed by dates. Includes data about blood samples, quantities of birds, and their molting status.

Date Range

1967

Start Date

Mar 15, 1967

End Date

Mar 18, 1967

Access Information

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Topic

  • Animals
  • Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program
  • Birds
  • Ornithology

Place

Palmyra Atoll

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA RU000245

Collection name

National Museum of Natural History, Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program, records, circa 1961-1973, with data from 1923

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 59 Folder 5 Envelope 3