BCF, Cromwell, May 1965
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of Oahu. Only 11 were seen in May 1964. Wandering Tattler One bird circled the ship several times on 29 May. It did not appear to be in breeding plumage. This is the first record of this species at sea in the area. Pomarine Jaeger Four birds were seen in May, probably stragglers moving north. None was within 50 miles of land. Long-tailed Jaeger At least two and possibly 3 or 4 birds were seen. Two had central rectrices in excess of three inches. All were intermediate phase. All were over 100 miles from land. Skua One bird was seen on 22 May just after sunrise. Two were seen in May 1964. Sooty Tern Almost all of the 5020 Sooty Terns seen in May were within 250 miles of Oahu. Very large flocks were encountered within 50 miles of Oahu on 31 May (up to 1000+ birds per flock). No immature birds were seen. Because of the large flocks in the Oahu area the total for May was considerably higher than the previous high month which was May 1964 (3117). The fact that a record Skipjack Tuna catch is being made this year around Oahu may help to explain these unprecedented numbers.