Robert R. Hunt 1965 SIC #8 had been sighted. Moved away from ship in raft and laid oil trail & Wilson oil & squid. Flock of Wedge tails immediately flew over to & circled oil trail. We collected 15 WTS & 3 Sooty Tern. Missed a several shots at Newell's S. But had a dozen birds still in area when we secured. This indicating that birds were coming into area while we collected. Squid flock was about 20 birds. 12 May 65 Into raft at 0930; engine not mounted properly & drew out frequently. Saw 10 birds but got none. Finished skinning & preparing alcohols. 13 May 65 Broke out new raft, stuck in old one. Engine mount raised - runs much better. Saw 8 birds: shot & wounded 1 RAB, killed Cook's P. - took blood sample from each. Saw Cook's P. White wedded P. for first time today. No more Newells seen. Oil trail effective only if large conc. of birds is present in area. 14 May 65 Over @ 0830. Saw only 3 birds. Flux kits & birds painted on it. Attempted to shot WTB. Blood sample. Bird actually displayed w. bite. Ran into flock of