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Common Noddy Tern
Seven noddies were seen just off Oahu.
Herring Gull
Nineteen birds of this species were observed. The first pair were seen when over 300 miles from land on the 26th. They were common on 27 April and numerous in San Francisco Bay.
Sabine Gull
Two birds that were moving northward and presumed migrating were positively identified as Sabine Gulls. On the same day, the 27th, nine other birds were identified as gulls sp. as they were far away and weather conditions were unfavorable. They were small gulls and probably of this species.
Pomarine Jaeger
A total of 10 Pomarine Jaegers were recorded. Four of these were off Oahu. The other six birds appeared to be migrating, and were seen, 2 each day, on 22, 26, and 27 April.