Gould, Patrick J., 1963-1965
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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