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Gould, P. J.
1964
Red-footed Booby
3
One subadult bird roosting on radar tower first observed at 0315 hours and
finally flushed at 1430 hours.
About 7 birds seen throughout the day.
February 6--Pacific Ocean, 4th day out Oahu
A total of 53 birds seen today. One group of 50+ were in with a feeding flock of
Sooty Terns. Most of these ca 42+ were adults. Feeding was done by more of a
chasing type of flight how over the water. No high diving was noted.
February 7--Pacific Ocean, 1 day SE Johnston Island
12 birds observed today (9 sightings). 4 adults and 6 immatures. One adult
feeding with Sooty Terns by shallow dives interspersed with chasing over the
surface.
One Immature bird flew around ship after sunset apparently trying to find a
roosting spot.
February 9--Pacific Ocean, Grid Area SW Johnston Island
2 Immature birds observed today.,
February 10--Pacific Ocean, Grid Area SW Johnston Island
6 individuals seen today, 1 collected at least 2 adults and 3 immature birds
February 11--Pacific Ocean, Grid Area SW Johnston Island
3 individuals seen today, 1 was imm. the others? One followed a sub-adult
Masked Booby for some time.
February 12--Pacific Ocean, near Johnston-Sand Island
9 birds seen outside the strict environs of Sand-Johnston Islands. 1 first
year bird collected. Most were flying towards Johnston Island and 6 were in with
groups of Sooty Terns heading in the same direction.
February 13--Pacific Ocean, Grid Area SW Johnston Island
3 individuals. 2 at 0824 and one at 1136.