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Gould, P. J.
1963-- At Sea
2 White Tern
2 Red-footed Booby
3 plus Pterodroma
1612--1 Shearwater?
1630--2 Pterodroma W
1635--1 large bird SW
1636--2 Pte odroma NW
1638--1 Pterodroma N
1735--1 Pterodroma NW
1735--1 Pterodroma SW
1739--1 Bonin Petrel NW
observation ceased 1815
November 16, 1963--Parts of Oahu Island, Pacific Ocean
We did not keep a regular watch today as we were supposed to be in port by 0930. We were delayed, however, because of other ships leaving the harbor and ships with higher priority than ours entering.
There are many birds around. These included lots of Pterodroma, and Wedge-tails. There were at least 8 Pomarine Jaegers around the ship at one time and at least 3 Black-footed Albatross.