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Pomarine Jaeger Stercorarius pomarinus
Six of this species were seen within 50 miles of Oahu on 11 April.
One was seen on 17 April, and one on 21 April, both heading north.
Long-tailed ? Jaeger Stercorarius longicaudus
A small jaeger, presumably of this species, was seen on 13 April as it headed north.
Glaucous-winged Gull Larus glaucescens
One was observed on 23 April less than 100 miles from the Washington coast.
Herring Gull Larus argentatus
At least 19 of this species were seen on 23 April less than 100 miles from the Washington coast.
Black-legged Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla
One was seen on 22 April heading north about 300 miles from the Oregon coast.
Sooty Tern Sterna fuscata
Large feeding flocks of Sooty Terns were seen on 11 (166) and 12 April (555). None were seen further than 250 miles northeast of Oahu. All were adults.
Common Noddy Anous stolidus
All 383 of this species were seen within 50 miles of Oahu on 11 April. Most were taking part in feeding flocks.