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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.