Gould, P. J. 1964 Black-footed Albatross 1 January 3--Pacific Ocean, 1st day out Oahu, Hawaiian Is. These birds were constantly following the ship all day. The highest number counted was 17+ at 1235. These birds cannot be considered as being in a flock since their individual movements were independent of each other. There were, however, two instances when flocks of albatross were noted (1117 hours and 1235 hours). Each of these was a group of 9 birds sitting in a group on the water. Every time garbage was thrown overboard these birds would all close in on it and sit down near it to feed. One bird was seen to sit down next to a paper box and others were attracted by bits of white paper thrown over the side. For the most part these birds remained behind the ship. One bird had an almost completely white belly and throat, but the throat was suffused with grayish. It was lighter colored on the back (more silvery) than the other birds and may have been a bit larger. Possibly a hybrid?? Several birds showed extensive white areas around the base of the tail. Collected 1 adult ♀. At 1635 we caught 1 ad. Black-foot and banded it (number 757-60701), ca, 50 mi. SSW Oahu. Bird was released at 1700 hours. January 4--Pacific Ocean, 2nd day out Oahu, Hawaiian Is. A total of 3 birds followed the ship today. One we collected and the other two stayed around all day. Primarily these birds stayed behind the ship crossing and recrossing our wake. Occasionally they would fly around the ship, but would always returne to a position behind the ship. January 5--Pacific Ocean, 3rd day out Oahu, Hawaiian Is. Two birds have been around the ship today, but apparently only one bird was following us. The 2nd appeared once and then left. January 6--Pacific Ocean, 4th day out Oahu, Hawaiian Is. Two individuals today followed the ship until one was collected at 1700, then