Gould, P. J. 1964 (Sooty Tern) 3 February 3--Pacific Ocean, 1st day out Oahu, Hawaiian I. 21 total individuals in groups of 7,6,3,2,2 , and 1. The flock of 6 were feeding on small fish (not flying fish). The small groups were all flying to the N, NW, or NE, probably towards Oahu. February 4--Pacific Ocean, 2nd day out Oahu, Hawaiian I. 111 total individuals in groups of 63, 11, 11, 9 222, and 12 singles. Two birds were seen in association with 1 Fairy Tern. In general most appeared to be heading NE. February 6--Pacific Ocean, 4th day out Oahu. 2 flocks, 1 of 40+ and 1 of 100+ birds. The flock of 100+ had about 50+ Red- footed Boobies in wit them and 1 Masked Booby. These were actively feeding. As ship approached this flock it essentially split into two groups of 40-50 birds each. Upon pressing these flocks the Sooties finally all rose into air and then departed from area. Many of the birds became scattered into smaller groups. February 7--Pacific Ocean, 1 day SE Johnston Island One flock of 7 feeding at 0708 with 1 Red-footed Booby. February 12--Pacific Ocean, near Johnston-Sand Island A total of 363 seen between sunrise and sunset. Thousands were seen over Sand Island proper. From 1600 hours on through 2400 hours these birds were constantly about t the ship, most heading in towards Johnston Island. A vast majority of these birds seem flying toward Johnston Island (ca. 340+) were flying very low over the water (ca. 5-10 ft.). They were at times accompanied (3 times) by Red-footed Boobies. At 2305 hours there were ca. 10 birds flying about the ship in a heavy rain squall. The rain appeared to have no effect on them although the lights we used appeared to scare ;them away. Several appeared to be confused by the lights. No feeding activity, was noticed.