Gould, P. J. 1963 Sooty Tern 1 August 12--Pacific Ocean, Grid Area off Johnston Island 1253. One Sooty Sighted flying at about 75 feed. It kept trying to fly into the wind, but was constantly pushed back after about 30 seconds. It tried about 4 times then gave up and flew headed SW before the wind. The wind was blowing at 15 knots at this time. 1333. One Sooty being blown SW before the wind which is still at 15 knots. This bird tried about 3-4 times to turn back into the wind, but like the last bird could only stay for about 30 seconds each time. 1429. Flock of 10 Sooty Terns drifting generally to NW, wind has died down. 1' 25' up. 1440. Flock of 20 Sooties 1' 5' up headed E into wind. 1443. 1 S headed N joined flock moving to E. 1451. Flock of 14 W headed W 5-10' up. The wind is now at 10 knots. Evidently these birds prefer the E direction (which is generally toward Johnston Island) but can only make it when the wind is below 15 knots. 10 knots appears to slow them down and keep them low but they can still fly into it. January 4, 1964--Pacific Ocean, 2nd day out Oahu, Hawaiian I. A total of 13 birds were seen today. They were in groups of 2,1,4, and 6. The group of six was seen between rain squalls and were heading into the wind apparently having trouble making very good time. January 5--Pacific Ocean, 3rd day out Oahu, Hawaiian I. A total of 7 birds were seen. All were in 1 group that was part of a loose flock containing wedge-tails, 1 Frigatebirds and 1 Harcourt's Storm Petrel. They were not feeding. January 6--Pacific Ocean, 4th day out Oahu, Hawaiian I. 10 individuals were seen.