Gould, Patrick J., 1963-1965
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Gould, P. J. 1964 Harcourt's Storm Petrel 1 January 4--Pacific Ocean, 2nd day out Oahu, Hawaiian Islands 2 birds were seen today, 1st at 1426, and second at 1445. The first was flying SSE, the second, NNW. January 5--Pacific Ocean, 3rd day out Oahu, Hawaiian I. A total of 7 birds were seen today. 3 were sitting in the water with a wedge-tailed Shearwater and flew up as ship approached. 1 was flying with 2 Wedge-tails in a scattered non-feeding mixed flock. 2 others were watched for several minutes and both stayed together until they were out of sight. January 6--Pacific Ocean, 4th day out Oahu, Hawaiian I. 2 individuals were seen ( ). Both were alone and both were seen after 1500 hours. January 9--Pacific Ocean, 7th day out Oahu, Grid Area 1 bird seen today at 1208 by the man on watch. January 10--Pacific Ocean, 8th day out Oahu, Grid Area One unidentified storm petrel seen by watch. January 13--Pacific Ocean, 11th day out Oahu, Grid Area 3 individuals seen today. One bird observed to sit on the water. February 4--Pacific Ocea, 2nd day out Oahu, Hawaiian I. 1 individual seen at 1537 flying SW. One unidentified storm petrel at 1048 appeared to be trailing its feet in the water. February 5--Pacific Ocean, 3rd day out Oahu 3 birds seen at 0910 and 0959. 2 birds definitely flying together. Other bird was sitting on water when first observed. On the water these birds ride very high. February 8--Pacific Ocean, Grid Area SW Johnston Island. One bird seen at 1519 flying north.