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Sand-Johnston, January 1965-October 1966

Catalog Data

Collection name:
National Museum of Natural History, Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program, records, circa 1961-1973, with data from 1923
Physical Description:
3 field books
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 41 Folder 6
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Johnston Island
Hawaii
United States
Date Range:
1966
Start Date:
19660630
End Date:
19661019
Abstract:
This record refers to 3 field books by Philip C. Shelton from his work with the Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program, June-October 1966. Envelope 1 contains a field book that includes egg, nest, and chick counts; banding data (listing band numbers 642-03001 to 943-23000); and a plant list with species found on Sand Island. Envelope 2 contains a field book with bird counts; plot counts; sera lists; returns data (listed air day grass or air night grass); and banding data (listing band numbers to 743-73365 to 933-41301). Envelope 3 contains a field book with bird counts and banding data listing band numbers 535-00265 to 933-42599.
Topic:
Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program  Search this
Ornithology  Search this
Bird banding  Search this
Birds--Counting  Search this
Accession #:
SIA RU000245
Access Information:
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See more records from this collection:
National Museum of Natural History, Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program, records, circa 1961-1973, with data from 1923
See more records associated with this person:
Shelton, Philip C. (Philip Clarence), 1937-
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI1321