Gould, Patrick J., 1963-1965
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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.