Gould, Patrick J., 1963-1965
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Gould, P. J. 1964 White-necked Petrel January 11--Pacific Ocean, 9th day out Oahu, Grid Area 2 birds seen today in feeding flock containing Red-footed Boobies. Bob Sundell saw one of these birds actually chasing a flying fish. January 12--Pacific Ocean, 19th day out Oahu, Grid Area 2 birds seen today, both as singles. One was seen just after a storm had passed and the wind was over 25 knots. January 13--Pacific Ocean, 11 th day out Oahu, Grid Area 1 bird seen today. January 14--Pacific Ocean, 12th day out Oahu, Grid Area 2 birds seen today fighting a losing battle into 26 knot winds. January 15--Pacific Ocean, 13th day out Oahu, Johnston Island at 0230 1 bird seen today. January 16--Pacific Ocean, 14th day out Oahu, ca. 1 day NE Johnston I. 1 bird seen today. February 7--Pacific Ocean, 1 day SE Johnston Island 1 bird observed flying SE at 1346. February 11--Pacific Ocean, Grid Area SW Johnston Island 3 single birds seen today at 0721, 0806 and 1206 hours.