ATF/SIC 1, Moctobi, February-March 1963
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Feb 11 25 bp + 1 Layson 15 layson estimate 50+ bp. - can't count + starboard! boing? bp. 2 marked boobies off port - very close 60+ bp. 2 steamer bound for Patreld 6 at night - out in front of ship - gliders note starboard - 20+ Brin's boat many gliding over note red tailed tragic bird - soaring high over ship 100+ bp + layson - saw many birds. Patreld or immature for an on course on water - slid & but missed! marked booby - crossed bow marked booby - off bow 5 boobies (?) woff starboard bow red footed booby - the port frigate bird - high (very) over ship marked booby - very close Total, 3 marked boobies - off starboard bow 1 red-footed booby - off starboard 1 red-footed booby - starboard 1 red-footed booby 9 red-footed - 1 dead immature + 1 off port bow