Meeting to consider ornithological programme Present Professor W H Thorpe (Chair); Mr C W Crook; Dr M W Holdgate; Dr D Lack; Dr D W Snow; Dr D R Stoddart Matters discussed: 1.) Ornithological research in context of Aldabra research programme 2.) Priorities of ornithological research 3.) General observational requirements 4.) Flightless rail 5.) seabirds 6.) Fody and Zosterops 7.) Other birds 8.) Other islands 9.) Implementation and finance 10.) Further action Document reference ALD/18a(70) 26 May 1970