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Gould, P. J. (Black-footed Albatross) 2
1964
we did not see the other again.
January 7--Pacific Ocean, 5th day out Oahu, Hawaiian Is.
None seen today.
January 8--Pacific Ocean, 6th day out Oahu, Grid Area
None seen today.
January 9--Pacific Ocean, 7th day out Oahu, Grid Area
One bird seen at 1430 hours. This bird flew around the ship once and investigated
a dye marker in the water and then disappeared. It was observed to have a "comfort
movement", while flying low over the water.
January 10--Pacific Ocean, 8th day out Oahu, Grid Area
None seen today.
January 11--Pacific Ocean, 9th day out Oahu, Grid Area
None seen today.
January 12--Pacific Ocean, 10th day out Oahu, Grid Area
None seen today.
January 16--Pacific Ocean, 14th day out Oahu, 1 day NE Johnston
3 birds followed ship today. 1st appeared at 0730, second at 1008, and the
third at 1605.
January 17--Pacific Ocean, 15th day out Oahu, 2 days NE Johnston
6 birds for the day.
Time Number of birds following ship
0935 1
1210 2
1337 3
1516 4
1655 6
1730 1
1800 3
1814 4