Puget Sound 1945 Blacks-footed Albatross 4.a. April 27 "S.S. Tillane Victory", Richmond to 80 miles west of Farallons, & Return, San Pablo Bay & Pacific Ocean band than usual. The central part of the side of the bill was pinkish. The bird followed us for four hours but seldom came close enough to get a really good view of the pinkish bill or the white around the base of the bill. This bird probably represents the extreme amount of white in the underparts for this species. The light spot near the tip of the wing is due to light primary shafts and is fairly conspicuous. May 11 "S.S. Trinity Victory", Richmond to 5 miles w. Farallons, & Return, San Pablo Bay & Pacific Ocean angle of bill when bird is in flight. Overhang food & aft about equal. Decided bulge at sternum & taper fwd & aft. May 29 "SS Bagayette Victory" June 5 "SS Hunter Victory" Same route as above Several birds seen on both these trips appear to be moulting. In one case a primary or two were missing & in several there was a marked contrast between the dark new feathers & the faded old ones.