EAC 38-40, Sioux City, March-May 1968

PRELIMINARY REPORT EASTERN AREA CRUISE NUMBER 40 CORONADO ISLANDS Prepared by Richard S. Crossin

Preliminary Report Eastern Area Cruise Number 40 Coronado Islands Itinerary: 1040 - 1 May 1968 Land on North Island, Coronados Islands. 1400 -1530 - 1 May 1968 Survey Center Island from raft. 0800 - 2 May 1968 Depart North Island. During the period 1-2 May 1968 Robert DeLong and Richard Crossin surveyed North Island in the Coronados Islands offshore Baja California, Mexico. A brief run with a raft was made about the two islets comprising Center Island,but no landing was made. The following day we were transported to the islands and picked up by the charter vessel SIOUX CITY. The west and south sides of North Island were surveyed by raft, and seals and sea birds were recorded. All other pertinent data are included in the accounts below. Unless otherwise stated, all discussion concerns data collected on North Island. SPECIES ACCOUNTS Oceanodroma melania Black Petrel An unsuccessful preliminary search was made during daylight hours for this species. After observing the nestsites at night, it is doubtful if we would have detected the birds during the daytime if they had been there. Exactly at full dark,birds began flying in over the island and calls would soon be heard from all directions. The appearance of the storm petrels was exactly coincident with termination of Western Gull movements. This flight timing of the storm petrels has likely evolved in direct response to the movements of the predatory gulls. In the Central Pacific the White-throated Storm Petrel (Nesofregetta albigularis), with no resident predators, begins flying over the nesting islands in early evening, long before full dark. Flight activity in the Black Petrel was most intense during the first few hours after dark and essentially stopped by 2400 hours. DeLong noted an increase in flying birds near the water's edge at about 0100, perhaps of birds departing the island. Two characteristic calls are given by the birds. One is rather musical and given primarily in flight as the birds presumably trace back and forth over the nestsites. Occasionally this call may be uttered by a bird within the nest cavity. The other call, which is a variable "twitter", is apparently only given from the nest chamber. This latter call may be continuous for many minutes. Tape recordings of both calls were made.

2. Nestsites were invariably in deep recesses under large boulders which rendered investigation impossible in most cases. The few (ca. five) which could be dug out were without eggs. In all burrows investigated, both birds were within the nest chamber. Occasional large boulders harbored more than one pair. Specimens collected in the field either had bare or rapidly de-feathering brood patches, but egg laying had apparently not yet begun. Both Bent (Life Histories of North American Birds) and Palmer (Handbook of North American Birds) give 30 May as the earliest egg records. A population estimate was not attempted on North Island since we only worked the cove area on the south side of the island at night. It is not known whether concentrations were equally distributed over the rest of the island. Pelecanus occidentalis californicus Brown Pelican About 20 birds were observed feeding or flying about the cove on the south side. Immatures and adults were present in about equal numbers. Old nests were numerous along the high rocky area above the south cove, but none was active at this time. Two old nests were being utilized by Western Gulls. Cormorants Probably both Double-crested and Brandt's Cormorants were present. A few adult Double-crested Cormorants in breeding plumage were seen on North Island, but no evidence of nesting was noted there. Several large flocks (50+) were present on Center Island and a breeding population is likely present there. Larus occidentalis wymani Western Gull This was probably the most numerous breeding species on the island (storm petrel numbers ??) with an estimated 10,000 birds. Nestsites were found over the island in all types of habitat. Considerable territorial fighting was noted and copulation between members of pairs was frequent. Several hundred new nest scrapes, semi-completed and completed nests were noted. About 50 nests were recorded with one egg, 20 nests with two eggs, and 10 with complete clutches of three eggs. This was not a complete island survey, but a survey restricted to the high central ridge and the south slope. No immature birds were seen about the island. Larus philadelphia Bonaparte's Gull About 80-100 birds (both adults and immatures) were seen offshore North Island feeding with Western Gulls and a few Brown Pelicans.

3. Larus heermanni Heermann's Gull A few immatures were seen offshore on both North and Center Islands. One was noted chasing a Black Oystercatcher. Endomychura hypoleuca Xantus's Murrelet Two separate pairs were seen on the water between North and Center Islands. Oystercatchers Approximately 12 black phase birds and 3-4 of the white-bellied form were observed about the island. Several pairs of blacks were noted and some territorial defense was noted between pairs on the south cove. Numenius americanus Long-billed Curlew Two birds were noted about the island. Heteroscelus incanum Wandering Tattler About six birds were seen about North Island and a few others along the shore on Center Island. Phalaropes About 20 Northern and 5-7 Red Phalaropes were observed feeding in the kelp beds between North and Center Islands. The reds were molting into breeding plumage. LAND BIRDS Falco sparverius 1 adult ♀ Sparrow Hawk Zenaidura macroura 14+ Mourning Dove Archilochus alexandri 1 adult ♂ Black-chinned Hummingbird Empidonax sp.? 20+ Flycatchers Salpinctes obsoletus family group of 2 adults, 2 immatures Rock Wren Wilsonia pusilla 20+ Pileolated Warbler Pheucticus melanocephalus 1 adult ♂ Black-headed Grosbeak Passerina amoena 1 adult ♂, 1 adult ♀ Lazuli Bunting Carpodacus mexicanus 9-12, ♂♂ singing House Finch

4. Melospiza melodia common Song Sparrow One nest was found with an infertile egg and a young bird about ready to leave the nest. This nest was completely lined with white breast feathers of the Western Gull. With the absence of hair, these island birds apparently utilize feathers in place of the universal hair nest lining of all mainland races. At least two other flying young were noted being attended by parent birds. In no case was more than one young present in any family group. MAMMALS Phoca vitulina Harbour Seal One small two foot individual was photographed and released on North Island and 22 others were counted on Center Island. Zalophus californicus California Sea Lion A count of 589 animals was made around both islands. Both bulls and cows were present, but no harem activities had as yet begun. One yearling was seen nursing. Mus musculus House mouse Numerous on North Island during nocturnal hours; none was in evidence during the daylight survey. Field Summary Los Coronados Islands: species # Banded # Collected # Sera Samples # Returns Black Petrel - 20 5 -

Preliminary Report Eastern Area Cruise No. 38 Itinerary: 22 March 2030 Depart San Diego 24 March 0835 Arrive Pt. Ash 28 March 1030 Depart Grid between Points Hemlock & Juniper 29 March 1100 Arrive San Diego Personnel: Robert L. DeLong (Biologist in Charge) Robert L. Brownell Vernon M. Kleen Survey Vessel: M.V. Sioux City Methods Diurnal observations were conducted from the open flying bridge. Excellent observations can be made from here and it is quite comfortable for the observers. Since the ship is also piloted from this bridge, the true and magnetic course as well as the ship's speed are available and can be used to determine flight direction of the birds and movements of the mammals. Nocturnal watches were not made. Weather conditions did not allow use of the Boston Whaler. No bird specimens were taken; how- ever, one small cetacean was harpooned from the bow and collected. Cruise Track The Grid was followed reasonably well the first three days, but trouble with the ship and rough seas caused us to alter the course about midway between Points Elm and Fir. Due to continued problems the ship returned to San Diego. After variable changes of course (see Figure 1) we departed the Grid at 1030 hours on 28 March between Points Hemlock and Juniper. Conditions Weather was unfavorable during the first four days in the Grid with heavy northwest winds, rough seas and swells ranging to 15 feet. The skies were overcast with rain squalls in the distance. The ship averaged only 7-1/2 knots into the wind and up to 10 knots when moving with it. The sun appeared through the partially cloudy skies on the 28th and winds subsided. Fog set in during the night of the 28th and finally disap- peared just before the ship arrived in San Diego. Highlights Near complete disappearance of Fulmars, Black-legged Kittiwakes, and Glaucous-winged Gulls.

2 Grid General Except for the ship-followers and the storm petrels, few birds were seen. Black-footed Albatross, Herring Gulls and storm petrels comprise 173 of the 206 birds noted for a total of 84.4 percent of all birds re- corded. A breakdown by species group indicates the following: Species No. of sightings % of total Albatrosses 40 19.5 Gulls 52 25.4 Storm Petrels 84 41.0 Shearwaters/Petrels 7 2.9 Fulmars 3 1.4 Phalaropes 9 4.4 Kittiwakes 1 0.5 Jaegers 1 0.5 Alcids 9 4.4 206 100.0 Linear Density of Ship-Followers R = .083 S = .457 T = .296 U = --- V - .272 W = .436 Overall = .286 X = --- Y = --- Z = --- Adjusted = .201+ + Adjusted total is actual number of ship-followers recorded, eliminating the duplicate counts for birds following from one section into the next. Linear Density of Nonship-Followers R = .217 S = .542 T = .092 U = --- V = .156 W = .236 Overall = .248 X = --- Y = --- Z - --- Number of Species Recorded in Each Section R = 8 S = 9 T = 5 U = --- V = 6 W = 6 X = --- Y = --- Z = --- Number of miles covered in each section between sunrise and sunset R = 120 S = 94 T = 98 U = --- V = 92 W = 55 Total: 459 miles X = --- Y = --- Z = --- Miles/Section/Day (Diurnal hours) R: 25 March = 120 S: 24 March = 76 T: 24 March = 33 26 March = 18 26 March = 65 U: (NONE) V: 27 March = 92 W: 26 March = 30 28 March = 25 X: (NONE) Y: (NONE) Z: (NONE)

3 Species Account - Grid Black-footed Albatross (Diomedia Nigripes) No. Obs.: 52 Adjusted: 39 R = 2 (.017) S = 15 (.160) T = 10 (.102) U = --- V = 13 (.141) W = 12 (.218) X = --- Y = --- Z = --- Among the actual 39 individuals recorded, only three were recorded as white-rumped birds (no mottled-rump birds were recorded). These three white-rumped birds were recorded separately in sections S, T, and W. Although only section R is represented in the west for this trip, two-thirds and four-fifths as many miles were traversed here as compared with the central and eastern sections, respectively. Therefore, since only two Black-feets were recorded in R compared to 37 in the central and eastern sections, it appears that these birds are wandering around closer to the coast than has been reported in earlier surveys. Laysan Albatross (Diomedia immutabilis) No. Obs.: 1 This bird was recorded in section T and did not follow the ship. Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) No. Obs.: 3 All three birds were dark-phase individuals recorded in section W just prior to sunset. This low total, compared to other recent surveys, indicates that nearly all of the birds have migrated north already and only a few stragglers remain in the area. Sooty Shearwater (Puffinus griseus) No. Obs.: 4 R = 2 (.017) S = 0 T = 0 U = --- V = 1 (.011) W = 1 (.018) X = --- Y = --- Z = --- Sooty Shearwaters have reappeared in the Grid, but are more numer- ous closer to the coast as seen by the non-Grid summary. The birds seen in the Grid were all recorded as moving northward. According to the locations of the individuals seen, the birds appear to be distributed throughout the entire Grid area at this time. Pterodroma species No. Obs.: 2 These birds were seen in section V on 27 March. These were prob- able Cook's Petrels (Pterodroma cookii)

4 Leach's Storm Petrel (Oceanodroma leucorhoa) No. Obs.: 59 storm petrel sp. No. Obs.: 25 Leach's Storm Petrel storm petel (sp) R = 19 (.158) S = .13 (.138) T = 8 (.082) R = 3 (.025) S = 22 (.234) T = 0 U = --- V = 12 (.130) W = 7 (.127) U = --- V = 0 W = 0 X = --- Y = --- Z = --- X = --- Y = --- Z = --- Combined: R = 22 (.183) S = 35 (.372) T = 8 (.082) U = --- V = 12 (.130) W = 7 (.127) X = --- Y = --- Z = --- Storm Petrels again appear to be moving into the northern sections of the Grid. It is not possible to predict the origin of these birds nor the trend of the species distribution in the grid. The concentration of birds in Section S is of interest and probably indicates the presence of an oceanographic front, i.e., upwelling, in the area. Densities in Section T are strikingly low. All birds classified to rump color were white-rumped birds. Red Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius) No. Obs.: 3 Phalarope species No. Obs.: 6 Red Phalarope phalarope (sp) R = 1 (.008) S = 2 (.023) T = 0 R = 1 (.008) S = 3 (.032) T = 0 U = --- V = 0 W = 0 U = --- V = 0 W = 2 (.036) X = --- Y = --- Z = --- X = --- Y = --- Z = --- Combined: R = 2 (.016) S = 5 (.055) T = 0 U = --- V = 0 W = 2 (.036) X = --- Y = --- Z = --- Nothing can be determined from the distribution shown here except that the birds are present throughout the Grid. On the calm days of 28 and 29 March, 20 birds were recorded outside of the Grid area as the ship returned to San Diego. Both within and outside the Grid, phalaropes were seen sitting on the water (but more so outside the Grid). Therefore, it is quite possible that many of these birds were missed in the Grid due to rough seas. Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) No. Obs.: 1 Only one light-phase bird was seen. It was recorded in the eastern part of Section S on 24 March.

5 Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) No. Obs.: 2 Both of these birds were immatures and were recorded separately in Sections R and V. The individual in R followed the ship for about three hours, but the one recorded in V followed only a few minutes. Since 17 and 13 individuals were recorded in EGS 18 and 20, respectively, it indicates that most of these gulls have now departed. Since no adults of this species have ever been recorded in the Grid, it cannot be said that these birds are migrating north for breeding. Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) No. Obs.: 76 Adjusted: 50 R = 7 (.058) S = 28 (.298) T = 18 (.184) U = --- V = 11 (.120) W = 12 (.218) X = --- Y = --- Z = --- Of the 50 individuals (adjusted total) recorded, the birds were classified by the following age classes: Adults - 27 (54.0 percent), Sub-adults - 4 (8.0 percent) (with plumage near that of adults, but dark mottling occurring around the neck and nape and also dark spots in tail feathers for some birds), and Immatures - 19 (38.0 percent). Hardly any daylight passed without at least one of these birds within sight of the ship. The lowest number recorded was in Section R, the farthest from land, which is quite the reverse from the last two surveys (EGS 19 and 20) where this section had the highest totals for each of the respective trips. Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) No. Obs.: 1 A single immature bird was seen in Section T on 26 March and followed the ship for over an hour. This lone sighting indicates that the birds have migrated northward toward breeding grounds and that only stragglers remain in the Grid. Alcids All nine individuals were recorded on 24 March in Section S. None of the birds were identified to species.

Species Miles R S T U V W X Y Z Pass Total Adjusted Totals Birds followers #05. Buds Hobs Birds #05. Birds Hobs. Birds Hobs. Birds #05. Birds Hobs. Birds Hobs. Birds #05. Birds Hobs. Birds Miles followers at 504 following but Albatross Shore Birds Red Phalarope Black Tern Phalarope Sp. Roseate Spoonbill Bleu Jay Kittiwake Field sp. Test No. follows 26 Total birds *Adjusted total is actual number of ship-followers recorded, eliminating the duplicate counts for birds following from one section to the next.

7 Table . Abundance and density by species; East-West breakdown, EGS 21 Ship-followers EAST CENTRAL WEST* Black-footed Albatross 22 (.144) 28 (.151) 2 (.017) Laysan Albatross 1 (.007) 0 0 Herring Gull 30 (.196) 39 (.210) 7 (.058) Glaucous-winged Gull 0 1 (.005) 1 (.008) Totals 53 (.346) 68 (.366) 10 (.083) = 131 (.286) Non-followers Sooty Shearwater 1 (.007) 1 (.005) 2 (.017) Pterodroma species 0 2 (.011) 0 Fulmar 3 (.020) 0 0 shearwater/petrel 0 1 (.005) 0 white-rumped storm petrel 15 (.098) 25 (.135) 19 (.158) storm petrel sp. 0 22 (.118) 3 (.025) Red Phalarope 0 2 (.011) 1 (.008) phalarope sp. 2 (.013) 3 (.016) 1 (.008) Pomarine Jaeger 0 1 (.005) 0 Black-legged Kittiwake 1 (.007) 0 0 alcid species 0 9 (.048) 0 Totals 22 (.144) 66 (.355) 26 (.217) = 114 (.248) Grand Totals 75 (.490) 134 (.721) 36 (.300) = 245 (.534) Miles 153 186 120 = 459 *Section R is the only western section covered.

EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN Figure 1. EAC #38, EGS #21 22-29 March 1968 Nocturnal Diurnal 30° 150° 125° 120°

9 Non-Grid Summary On 23 March the ship passed between the coast and channel islands and observations were made only for short periods throughout the day. No observations were made during the two hours of daylight before reach- ing Pt. Ash on 24 March. After leaving the Grid at 1030 hours on 28 March, observations were continued until sunset and again from sunrise to 1000 hours on 29 March when we approached the San Diego port. Since observations were not complete for all daylight hours of non-Grid sec- tions, only total birds seen each day have been included in the follow- ing table. Species 23 March 28 March 29 March Total 0630-1830 1030-1830 0600-1000 loon species 2 - - 2 Pink-footed Shearwater - - 5 5 Sooty Shearwater - 4 6 10 cormorant species 4 - - 4 Black Brant - - 400* 400 Red Phalarope - 3 17 20 shorebird species - - 1 1 Pomarine Jaeger - - 2 2 jaeger species - 1 6 7 Western Gull 15 - 14 29 Herring Gull 1 - 14 15 California Gull 3 - - 3 Bonaparte Gull - - 61 61 gull species 125 - - 125 alcid species 1 - - 1 Mourning Dove - - 1* 1 Allen Hummingbird - - 1* 1 hummingbird species - - 2 2 swallow species - - 3 3 warbler species - - 1 1 bird species 1 - - 1 Totals 152 8 534 694 Miles 123 63 31 217 *The Brant were recorded sitting in the water at 0755 (about 16 miles from shore), the Mourning Dove at 0655 (about 25 miles from shore), and the Allen Hummingbird at 0815 (about 13 miles from shore).

MARINE MAMMAL OBSERVATIONS EAC 38 Observations of marine mammals during this partial Eastern Grid Survey (northern half) were few. Only two species of cetaceans and one or possibly two species of pinnipeds were logged. The cetaceans consisted of two groups of 6-9 Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) and two small groups of ca. 12 of Common Dolphins (Delphinus sp.). The latter were of interest as they were the offshore type we have noted with dorsal fins colored differently from the usually more inshore Delphinus. The only other locality where this offshore form occurs is in Japanese waters. We are currently corre- sponding with Japanese cetologists about the color forms and distribu- tion of this genus in Japanese waters. Pinnipeds recorded were even fewer than the meagre assemblage of cetaceans in the Grid. The Northern Fur Seal (Callorhinus ursinus) was observed on five different occasions. Four of these observations were of single animals, with one sighting of two recorded. Another fur seal noted was possibly the Guadalupe Fur Seal (Arctocephalus townsendi). Two seal species and four eared seals were all single observations except for one sighting of two. Weather and sea conditions were such that marine mammals had to be relatively close to the ship to be seen. Large Baleen and Sperm Whales which have been sighted in the Grid throughout the year were not noted (possibly due to sea conditions). GRID MARINE MAMMAL OBSERVATIONS 24 March 1968 1045 eared seal - 2, probably Northern Fur Seal 1403 seal sp. - 1 1426 seal sp. - 1 1443 eared seal - 1, probably Northern Fur Seal 1458 eared seal - 1, probably Northern Fur Seal 1745 Killer Whale - 6-9 These Orcinus were in three groups with at least two per pod. Each group had one large male (ca. 25 ft.).

25 March 1968 No marine mammals were noted today. 26 March 1968 1410 Northern Fur Seal - 1 1530 Common Dolphin - ca. 12 All of these Delphinus were the type with the white triangular mark on the dorsal fin. None of these dolphins rode the bow as they crossed the bow of the ship. 1655 Northern Fur Seal - 2 1725 Northern Fur Seal - 1 1726 Northern Fur Seal - 1 1750 Northern Fur Seal - 1 27 March 1968 1430 Fur Seal - 1 A fur seal was noted that was probably Arctocephalus and not Callorhinus.

3 SUMMARY OF THE NON-GRID MARINE MAMMAL OBSERVATIONS - EAC 38 Observations and data recorded for marine mammals during the non- Grid part of Eastern Area Cruise 38 were possibly the most significant of all non-Grid observations. These observations are also pertinent to our understanding of some of the marine mammals of the Grid study area. Six species of cetaceans and three species of pinnipeds were re- corded. The following is an outline of these observations. Eight sightings of Dall Porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli) that totalled some 44 to 46 porpoise. Seven of the observed pods were of porpoise traveling. The other sighting was of a group milling about the surface and diving, probably for food. Three to five gray whales were recorded. One single whale was noted migrating north. The other two whales were observed inside Pt. Conception probably nursing calves. Sea conditions and the distance these whales were from the ship prevented us from determining the posi- tive presence of the calves. Two schools of Common Dolphins (Delphinus sp.) were observed in close proximity. One group of dolphins had solid dark dorsal fins, while animals in the other group had grayish patches in their dorsal fins. The dolphins of the latter school were aberrantly colored with a large patch of "white" posterior to the dorsal fin on both sides of the dorsal flanks. A third group of Delphinus was noted mixed with Pacific Striped Dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens). This mixed group was also associated with a school of approximately 500 Northern Right- whale Dolphins (Lissodelphis borealis) and about 100 Risso Dolphins (Grampus griseus). Two specimens of Lissodelphis were killed but only one carcass was recovered. Blood samples and stomach contents were collected from the specimen. These four species were probably associated in the same area be- cause of one or more food species. Lissodelphis have not previously been recorded this far south (32°15'), but based on what is known of its zoography one would expect to find Lissodelphis in this area. Both Grampus and Lissodelphis have been observed regularly in the eastern Grid and non-Grid areas. Many of these animals are probably the same ones we have seen on previous surveys. The southern movements of these two species (Lissodelphis and Grampus) are probably related to hydrographic conditions which caused their food species to move south. These species do not utilize the same food species. Both of these dolphins probably range relatively little north or south of the area offshore of Pt. Conception. Shortly after the above group of dolphins was observed, a school of approximately 100 Lagenorhynchus was noted some distance from the ship. This species was also observed just out from Pt. Loma the day we ar- rived in San Diego.

4 Observations of pinnipeds were few. Three observations of single Northern Fur Seals (Callorhinus ursinus) were recorded. These records are of interest because Scheffer (1958) reported this species in the winter and spring to range as far south as waters off San Diego, California (32°40' S). Our observations are somewhat to the south (32°15'). Two Steller Sea lions (Eumetopias jubata) were recorded floating together on their backs, exhibiting resting behavior very similar to that of Callorhinus. This species has previously been observed only as far south as San Nicholas Island (33°+). Two observations of single California Sea lions (Zacophus californiacus) were made without comment in the northern non-Grid area. Table of Non-Grid Marine Mammals Species Number Section Dall Porpoise 44-46 N Gray Whale 3-5 N Pacific Striped Dolphin 177 S Common Dolphin 165 S Risso Dolphin 100 S Northern Fur Seal 3 S Steller Sea Lion 2 S California Sea Lion 2 N Right-whale Dolphin 500 S

5 NON-GRID MARINE MAMMAL OBSERVATIONS 23 March 1968 1130 Dall Porpoise Phocoenoides dalli 10-12 animals were riding the bow, with another 4-6 porpoise in the area. The dorsal fins of these porpoise were much whiter than average. One dorsal fin was noted with 60-70 percent of its area white. The grayish color on the dorsal posterior edge was the same on all noted. These porpoise stayed with the ship for approximately 20 minutes. 1300 Sea Lion Zalphus californicus One small animal was observed. 1345 Sea Lion Zalphus californicus One sea lion was noted with a piece of kelp. 1346 Dall Porpoise Phocoenoides dalli Three porpoise of this species were first noted diving. All came toward the ship's bow, but swam on without riding the bow. 1352 Dall Porpoise Phocoenoides dalli Another three porpoise approached the ship but did not ride the bow. 1404 Dall Porpoise Phocoenoides dalli Five Dalls were noted traveling to the southwest. 1417 Two Dall porpoise were sighted moving to the northeast. 1422 Two additional Dalls were noted moving to the northeast. 1457 A group of 9+ Dall porpoise were noted moving to the east. 1640 A pod of 10 Dall porpoise was recorded without note. 1650 One Gray Whale was noted migrating north. (Eschriectius gibbosus)

6 1740- Two Gray Whale which were probably nursing their 1800 calves were observed inside Pt. Conception. Both whales were noted in stationary positions. Each would breathe three or four times on the surface, then roll over on their sides. In this position the flipper and sometimes the flukes showed... The distance between us and the whales prevented us from noting any young. 28 March 1968 1115 Eumetopias - 2 Steller sea lions Both were floating on their backs with one front flipper and both rear flippers out of the water. 1205 Callorhinus - 1 Northern Fur Seal 1245 Callorhinus - 1 Northern Fur Seal 1515 Delphinus - ca. 50 Common Dolphins Maximum of ca. 12 were riding the bow at any given time. All appeared about the same size (adults). One large specimen (girth) was noted to be probably pregnant. Some of these dolphins had the grayish patches in the dorsals. DeLong and Brownell attempted to collect specimens but were unsuccessful. 1517 Callorhinus - 1 Northern Fur Seal 1540 Delphinus - ca. 40 Common Dolphins Dolphins were noted of various sizes, usually young and adults. All dorsal fins noted were dark in color. All other body colors appeared darker than other Delphinus we have noted. One outstanding dolphin was noted with a large patch of "white" posterior to the dorsal and one-third of the way down the side. Brownell attempted to collect the above dolphin without any luck. 1517- Callorhinus - 1540- Several large groups of smaller cetaceans were noted. 1606 As we approached, three groups were distinguished: first, dolphins jumping clear as they moved along; second, dark animals, whitish underside, jumping like Tursiops straight up out of the water, falling back into the water on their sides; third, large dorsal fins like female Orcinus.

7 The first group noted was a group of ca. 150 mixed dolphins (Lagenorhynchus and Delphinus). These were not followed and were swimming away from the others. The second group noted was a widely dispersed school of ca. 500 Lissodelphis. These dolphins were divided into numerous subgroups of 10 to 30 specimens. Numerous different dolphins were noted jumping up off of the water, as stated above. No young were observed. Numerous different subgroups would ride the bow. DeLong shot (ca. 00 shot) and instantly killed one riding the bow. It floated a couple of minutes, then sank. DeLong then harpooned a specimen which was then brought on board. (Killed at ca. 1620). Chased animals again. They did not ride bow again, but started swimming fast and coming out of the water together. On several occasions dolphins were noted to slap the fluke on the surface of the water before diving. The third group noted was pod of ca. 100 Grampus. These dolphins also were divided into many subgroups. Numerous small (newborn) were observed. These were very gray in color (cf. Tursiops truncatus). Many of the large animals were in groups with only their heads, dorsal surfaces, and dorsal fins. The other animals were blackish in color as Globicephala. Animals were generally milling about the surface thus allowing us to study their heads, colora- tions, and sizes. None of the Grampus rode the bow, but several different groups approached within 100 to 200 feet of the ship. 1715 Lagenorhynchus - Pacific striped dolphin ca. 100 These were noted some distance from the ship. 29 March 1968 0950 Pacific Striped Dolphins - 2 (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) Two large dolphins of this species were observed ca. one mile off Pt. Loma. The dorsal fins on both animals were greatly recurved. This is commonly observed in older dolphins of this species (Brown and Norris, 1956).

PRELIMINARY REPORT EASTERN AREA CRUISE NO.39 April 3-10, 1968 Pelagic Observations (including second part of Eastern Grid Survey No. 21) prepared by V. Kleen Marine Mammal Section prepared by R. Brownell Santa Barbara Island, Anacapa Island, and Ship Survey of Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel, prepared by J. Church San Nicolas Island prepared by R. DeLong

Itinerary: April 3 - 2315 Depart San Diego 4 - 1130 Arrive Santa Barbara Island 5 - 0800 Depart Santa Barbara Island 1205 Arrive Anacapa Island 1700 Depart Anacapa Island 1750 Anchor at Santa Cruz Island April 6 - 0720-1700 Ship survey of Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel (including Prince Islet) April 7 - 0910 Depart Santa Cruz Island 1345 Arrive San Nicolas Island to pick up DeLong 1445 Depart San Nicolas Island April 8 - 1300 Enter Eastern Grid (section W) 1832 Sunset - end of observations in Grid (section W) April 10- 0515 Arrive San Diego Personnel: R.L. DeLong (BIC)(joined at San Nicolas April 7) R.L. Brownell J.P. Church V.N. Kleen Survey Vessel: M/V SIOUX CITY Methods: Diurnal pelagic observations were maintained enroute to Santa Barbara, between Santa Barbara and Anacapa, enroute from Santa Cruz to San Nicolas, and after departing San Nicolas until sun- set April 9. Landings were made on Santa Barbara and Anacapa. Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel were surveyed from the ship, but the planned landing at Prince Islet, San Miguel, was prevented by high wind and rough sea. DeLong surveyed pinnipeds on San Nicolas April 5-7 prior to boarding the SIOUX CITY. Mechanical troubles on the vessel restricted ob- servations in the Grid to a few hours during the afternoon of April 8.

Weather and Sea Conditions: Weather was calm during the island visits, except near Prince Islet, San Miguel on April 6 where rough sea and 30-knot wind did not permit a landing. Remaining days at sea were calm. PELAGIC OBSERVATIONS Grid Observations(supplement to Eastern Grid Survey No.21): Observations were limited to 5-1/2 hours on April 8 from 1400 to sunset at 1832. All birds were seen in section W. White-rumped Storm Petrel 3 Red Phalarope 3 Herring Gull 2 Total 8 Total miles 55 Non-grid Observations. Observations were conducted on April 4 from surveys until arrival at Santa Barbara. On 5 April, we left Santa Barbara at 0800 and ran observations from 0895 to 1100 when we arrived at Anacapa Island. The ship left the anchorage at Santa Cruz Island on 7 April at 0900 and observations were continued throughout the day except for 1 hour when we were in the vicinity of San Nicolas Island. On 8 April, observations were made only between 1300 and 1832 while in the grid. Observations were made all day on 9 April. The ship returned to port before sunup on 10 April.

Species: 4 April (4 hrs) 5 April (3 hrs) 7 April (8 hrs) 9 April (11 hrs) Total (26 hrs) loon sp. 1 - 8 - 9 Black-footed Albatross - - 1 4 5 Pink-footed Shearwater 4 - 58 14 76 Sooty Shearwater 69 16 712 1064 1861 shearwater sp. - - 5 212 217 White-rumped Storm Petrel - - 13 3 16 storm petrel sp. - - 67 - 67 Brown Pelican - 4 4 - 8 Brandt's Cormorant - - 2 - 2 cormorant sp. - 2 57 - 59 duck sp. - - - 2 2 Red Phalarope 3 - 14 1 18 phalarope sp. 2 - 17 8 27 Pomarine Jaeger 4 - 5 40 49 Jaeger sp. 14 - 14 6 34 Western Gull 37 2 71 6 116 Herring Gull 14 3 16 6 37 California Gull 4 - - - 4 Ring-bill Gull 1 - - - 1 Bonaparte's Gull 12 6 10 - 28 Black-legged Kittiwake 1 - - - 1 Sabine's Gull - - 1 5 6 gull sp. 113 28 16 9 166 Xantus Murrelet 2 2 - - 4 Rhinoceros Auklet - - 18 5 23 alcid sp. 6 - 34 - 40

Species: 4 April (4 hrs) 5 April (3 hrs) 7 April (8 hrs) 9 April (11 hrs) Total (26 hrs) seabird sp. - 1 4 - 5 hummingbird sp. - - - 1 1 Lincoln's Sparrow - - - 1 1 songbird sp. - - - 3 3 287 64 1147 1390 2888 MARINE MAMMALS 4 April 1968 - 0655: Three unidentified cetaceans were noted traveling in a northwestern direction. 0805: A pod of at least 12 Pilot Whales was observed some distance from the ship slowly moving to the west. 0901: A dispersed group of approximately 20 Common Dolphins was noted slowly milling about. These dolphins were probably feeding. 0940: Three California Sealions were associated with kelp. 0959: Two California Sealions were noted. 1010: Two additional California Sealions were noted. 5 & 6 April - No marine mammals were observed. 7 April - 1116: One California Sealion was noted. 1135: One Dall Porpoise was observed probably feeding. 1140: Three or more Dall Porpoises were noted moving northwest. These animals were probably feeding. 1147: Five or more Dall Porpoises were noted behaving as the above; white color of dorsal fins was less than normal. 1212: Approximately 250 small delphinids were observed some distance from the ship. These may have been Right Whale Dolphins. 1214: Two Dall Porpoises were observed, probably feeding. 1225: One California Sealion was observed. 1242: Three plus mammal species were noted. 1310: Four mammal species were sighted.

7 April 1968 - 1335: Two California Sealions were observed. 1342: At least ten California Sealions were observed "porpoising" away from the ship. 1502: Two California Sealions were sighted. 1508: Two additional California Sealions were noted. 1618: Another two California Sealions were observed. One Elephant Seal was sighted. 1639: One Eared Seal was noted. 1700: One Northern Fur Seal was observed. 1746: About 15 small delphinids (Delphinus and possibly some lagenorhynchus) were observed some distance from the ship. 1800: One large Baleen Whale (Fin/Sei/or Blue) was observed traveling east. 1810: One, probably female,Northern Fur Seal was noted. 1826: One pup or yearling Northern Fur Seal was sighted. 8 April 1968 - Grid No marine mammals were noted during the short stay in the grid study area. 9 April 1968 - 0805: One "seal" was observed lying on its back with both hind flippers out of the water. 0902: One small delphinid was observed. 0934: About 50 Common Dolphins divided into several subgroups were milling back and forth through a feeding flock of shearwaters. The dolphins were also probably feeding. No coloration was noted on the dorsal fins. One Northern Fur Seal with two other Eared Seals were noted in the distance. 0950: Approximately 25 Pacific Striped Dolphins were observed, probably feeding with a flock of Sooty Shearwaters. Some juvenile dolphins were observed. 1025: About 10 Common Dolphins were noted. 1115: Two California Sealions were observed. 1120: One Killer Whale (ca. 15-20 feet total length) was noted moving towards the northwest.

9 April 1968 (cont'd) 1140: About 15 Common Dolphins were observed traveling to the northwest. 1150: About 15 small delphinids probably Pacific Striped Dolphins were noted milling about the surface with a mixed feeding flock of birds. One dolphin was noted jumping in circles. 1226: One young (ca. 4 years) Elephant Seal was observed. 1240: One California Sealion was observed associated with kelp (Nereocystis) floating on back with one fore and hind flipper exposed. 1246: Two California Sealions, not associated, were observed. One was swimming and one was floating belly down with its tail in the air. 1335: Two Little Piked Whales were observed. Probably a cow and calf that were traveling in a northward direction. The large whale had a whitish flare on its left lateral side. 1355: Two California Sealions were noted.

Santa Barbara Island April 4-5, 1968 Brownell, Church and Kleen landed on Santa Barbara. All three made separate diurnal surveys which covered the entire island and Kleen made a nocturnal survey which covered most of it. The vegetation appeared to be fairly lush with grass covering most areas. There were dry areas where ground cover was a dense mat of dried runners and faded bloom from a six-inch high broad-leaved succulent. Yarrow and giant coreopsis were in bloom. There were a few "plateau" areas where the sandy soil was bare. Whether this is a natural condition or a result of utilization by roosting Western Gulls is unknown. The island has high cliffs around almost the entire perimeter. The only easy landing area is on the northeast side where there is a loading platform and the remains of a rail line leading up a steep incline to two abandoned quonset huts where the field party slept. No collections were made except for one rodent skull. On the approach to Santa Barbara on 4 April, after observations for ADP were closed because of proximity to the island, the following birds were observed: 40 Brown Pelicans sitting on the rocky slope of the south-east end of the island; 6 cormorant sp. plus 1 Pelagic Cormorant; 1 female Bufflehead; 2 male Surf Scoters; 3 Black Oystercatchers; 4 Western Gulls, 2 Pigeon Guillemots flying north. On 5 April 3 Xantus Murrelets, 4 Sooty Shearwaters and 1 Royal Tern were observed from the ship. SPECIES ACCOUNTS Podiceps caspicus (5) Eared Grebe Pelecanus occidentalis (37) Kleen found 4 adults and 33 immatures and counted 17 old nests. No new nests were found nor was any breeding activity noted. Phalacrocorax penicillatus (4) Brandt's Cormorant Kleen identified 4 Brandt's. Phalacrocorax sp. (127) Cormorant sp. One hundred and twenty-seven unidentified cormorants were seen resting in two areas. Bucephala albeola (1) Bufflehead One female seen in water. Melanitta perspicillata (30) Surf Scotor Kleen saw 30.

Santa Barbara (cont'd) Falco sparverius (1) Sparrow Hawk Mergus serrator (1) Red-breasted Merganser One male seen by Kleen. Haematopus bachmani (8) Black Oystercatcher Squatarola squatarola (1) Black-bellied Plover One in winter plumage seen by Kleen. Heteroscelus incanum (7) Wandering Tattler Catoptrophorus semipalmatus (2) Willet Arenaria interpres (7) Ruddy Turnstone Larus occidentalis (2,500) Western Gull Western Gulls were roosting on both plateaus as well as on several fairly precipitous inclines. Only two pairs were seen, however, indica- ting that hardly any breeding activity has started. Larus argentatus (2) Herring Gull Cepphus columba (2) Pigeon Guillemot Tyto alba (2) Barn Owl Kleen found two on his nocturnal survey. Speotyto cunicularia (4) Burrowing Owl Megaceryle alcyon (1) Belted Kingfisher Colaptes cafer (1) Red-shafted Flicker Eremophila alpestris (73) Horned Lark A common bird which was singing and paired. Kleen found one nest with three eggs. Troglodytes aedon (1) House Wren Salpinctes obsoletus (2) Rock Wren Regulus calendula (2) Ruby-crowned Kinglet Passer domesticus (5) House Sparrow Sturnella neglecta (100+) Western Meadowlark The most common landbird on the island. Males were singing both by

Santa Barbara (cont'd) day and night. One was seen carrying what appeared to be a large insect. Zonstichia leucophrys (8) White-crowned Sparrow Passerculus sandwichensis (1) Savannah Sparrow Melospiza lincolnii (2) Lincoln's Sparrow MAMMALS Mouse holes and runs were plentiful on the island. Church saw one unidentified mouse in one of the quonset huts. Brownell collected one unidentified rodent skull and Kleen saw one rabbit, also in the quonset hut. Calophus californianus (1,000+) California Sealion This species was observed hauled out on three different localities. Some 320 animals were noted on the beach south of the landing. Over 200 were hauled out below the steep cliffs on the southwest side across from Sutil Island. Over 100 sealions occupied the northwestern point. Three dead Zalophus were noted on the beach south of the landing and one dead female (total body length ca. 250 in.) was found on the northwest point. The total populations of the species must be well over 1,000 animals. Anacapa April 5, 1968 Anacapa has three main islands, East, Middle, and West with several rock islets off each. Kleen and Church made the land survey. With the exception of a colony of Brown Pelicans, few marine birds appeared to be using West Island where we landed. It was impossible to reach the sloping areas of the north side of the island because they terminated in cliffs which could not be climbed. The South side of the island was unscalable and the only bird observations made were from the rocky shore which extended its full length. Banks (1966) must have been able to get ashore further west than our landing as he mentions tree-filled arroyos. None of these was seen. The ground in places was fairly damp, indicating recent precipitation. The giant coreopsis, (Coreopsis maritima) was in full bloom as were succulents, a plant which resembles Indian Paint Brush, a lavendar-colored flower of the daisy family, and a yellow-flowered low-growing dense ground cover. Abalone shells were common on the beaches. While Church and Kleen were on the island the ship cruised offshore. Brownell saw 750 - 1000 Surf Scotors. Bird Species Pelecanus occidentalis (200+) Brown Pelican This was the only species which appeared to be nesting. Unfortunately, we were unable either to reach the colony or to see it well enough to make a positive count of nests. Church thought she saw downy young. The colony is in two sections, one above and east of the other. The upper segment

Anacapa (cont'd) appeared to be the larger. Many adults were in the air and in the water on the north side of the island at all times. None was seen carrying nesting material (a possible indication that nesting is well underway ??). Three pairs of birds were seen soaring together over the island. Podiceps caspicus (1) Eared Grebe Church found the feathered remains of one of this species on the beach. Phalacrocorax penicillatus Brandt's Cormorant Four seen flying at East Island. Phalacrocorax sp. (80+) Cormorant sp. On the approach to East Island, 45 were sitting on high rocks. Thirty-five more were seen sitting further along on the north side of East Island. None was seen on Middle Island but the westernmost isolated rock islet beyong West Island also had about 40 sitting. Numbers could not be determined with accuracy because of glare and distance. Falco sparverius (2) Sparrow Hawk A male and a female were seen in separate sightings on West Island. Haematopus bachmani (6) Black Oystercatcher Five were seen on rocks on the south side of the island and one on the north side. Arenaria melanocephala (1) Black Turnstone Kleen saw one on the north side of the island. Arenaria interpres (1) Ruddy Turnstone One seen. This is apparently the first record for the island (C Banks, 1966). Actitis macularia (2) Spotted Sandpiper One on the north side and one on the south side. Heteroscelus incanum (3) Wandering Tattler Three seen. Larus philadelphia (400) Bonaparte's Gull About 400 Bonaparte's Gulls were in a disturbed water area at the east end of East Island.

Anacapa (cont'd) Melanitta perspicillata (300+) Surf Scoter At least 300 Surf Scoters were resting on the water on the north side of Middle Island. Melanitta deglandi (4) White-winged Scoter Four White-winged Scoters were with the 300+ Surf Scoters at Middle Island. Larus occidentalis (750) Western Gull About 400 Western Gulls were resting on the water on the north side of Middle Island with an additional 300 roosting on the slopes above the cliffs, also on the north side. No pair bonds appeared to be established on this island but two pairs were seen on high outcroppings above the cliffs on the south side of West Island. About 80 azygous birds were seen on this side. This species is the only abundant species on the island. Alcid sp. Eleven alcids, probably Xantus' Murrelets, were seen by Church flying up from the water on the passage between Anacapa and Santa Cruz. Landbirds Four White-throated Swifts (Aeronautes saxatalis), one Rock Wren carrying a large insect, and one passerine species were observed on West Island. Mammals Three Harbor Seals (Phocavitulina) were close inshore on the south side of West Island. Ship Survey of Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel Islands. On 6 April we cruised from our anchorage on the southeast end of Santa Cruz along the entire southern side of the island past Santa Rosa Island, then through the channel between Santa Rosa and San Miguel to Prince Islet on the north side of San Miguel where we had expected to put ashore. The water was too rough,however, and we returned along the north coast of Santa Cruz, to the anchorage of the night before, a distance of about 40 miles. One area (near the Western Offshore Oil Company Floating Tower) was very rich in bird life and we retraced our track through it in order to verify identification of the several alcid species. On the south side of Santa Cruz, we observed the following: 3 loon sp., Sooty Shearwaters, 12 Brown Pelicans, 2 Brandt's Cormorants, 47

Ship Survey of Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel Islands (cont'd) Surf Scoters, 9 Red Phalaropes, 45+ Western Gulls, Herring Gulls, 600 Bonaparte's Gulls, 1 Pigeon Guillemot in winter plumage, a Xantus Murrelet and 6 alcid sp. Off Santa Rosa over 300 Sooty Shearwaters passed in a steady stream. There were sightings of a Brandt's Cormorant, 9 Red Phalaropes, Western and Herring Gulls, 8 Bonaparte's Gulls and 1 Pigeon Guillemot. Approaching San Miguel, Sooty Shearwaters streamed by with over 1,000 counted. Three Black-footed Albatross, 6 Pelagic Cormorants, 10 Pigeon Guillemots, and 2 unidentified jaegers. Prince Islet, San Miguel, supported at least 800 cormorants and 250 Western Gulls. On the return trip to the Santa Cruz anchorage, we cruised the north side of Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz where over 5,000 Sooty Shearwaters were counted. Additional species: Brandt's Cormorant 6 Cormorant Species 4 Pelagic Cormorant 16 Red Phalarope 23 Common Murre (winter plumage) 1 Pigeon Guillemot 30 Rhinoceros Auklet 79 Cassin's Auklet 19 Xantus Murrelet 16 Western Gull 32 California Gull 2 Ring-billed Gull 2 Bonaparte's Gull 1 Hummingbird Species 1 Two ravens were seen at the Santa Cruz anchorage on the following morning and a mockingbird was heard singing. San Nicolas Island 5 - 7 April 1968 Itinerary: Arrive: San Nicolas Island 1630 5 April, via Mercer Airlines. Depart: San Nicolas Island 1430 7 April, via M/V Sioux City. Introduction: The short stay on the island was devoted to work on two animals, the Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) and Northern Elephant Seals (Mirounga angustirostris). The gulls are of interest as we will later do a complete study on their ecology, and the Mirounga were surveyed in order to obtain data on the success of the tagging of this species on 4-5 March this year. Accounts follow:

San Nicolas Island (contd) Larus occidentalis ca. 3,500 The numbers of this species have increased from the estimated 2,000 birds on the island on 5 March. The birds continue to defend territories. There are a small percentage (less than 10 percent) of the birds that are now paired. In three hours of observation, only one bird was seen to de- demonstrate any"breeding/nesting behavior". The animal was tearing vegeta- tion from the ground, but it did nothing further with the vegetation after it had been broken loose. This may have been an effort to clear an area for a "scrape" in which to place the nest as the nests of this bird are generally in scrapes with only a small amount of nest material. On 5 and 6 April the birds were present on the territories. But on the morning of 7 April all but a few of the birds had departed the island. This behavior is apparently normal for gulls in early stages of the breed- ing cycle. Numenius americanus (Long-billed Curlew) While observing the Western Gulls on the west-northwest end of the island, one curlew continually circled over my head, calling loudly. The bird was seen in the same area on two different days, and, although they are not recorded as breeding on the island, I believe this bird was on territory. Mirounga angustirostris Predictably, the age structure of the San Nicolas population has changed since the March visit to the island. There are now no adult males and few adult females on the island. The yearlings which were in low numbers during the last visit have returned to the island. Some of the pups have departed the island but a large percentage remains. The tags which were placed on these animals in March are holding up well, although some of the numbers on the plastic tags are showing signs of wear. There is no sign of necrosis (in the tissue) around either the plastic or monel tags. The plastic tags are easily read by an observer walking through the sleeping animals. The numbers can be read without disturbing or having to handle the animals. Table 1. summarizes the Mirounga survey. TABLE 1. Census of Mirounga angustirostris, San Nicolas Island, 7 April, 1968. Age Female Male Unknown Adult 13 - = Subadult 6 2** 132 Yearling - 6 165 Yearling/Subadult* - - 90 Pups 93 - - 112 8 387 Total 507 * Yearling/Subadult group closely packed together and ages not distinguish- able. ** One of the animals with a small proboscis, age ca. 7-8 years.

The following is a list of Tag Numbers recorded, 7 April 1968: Red Plastic: 10,35,24,2,32,37,14,3,26,12,21,20,34,9,61,33,5,6,19,60,29,52, 41,53,84,82,76,77,88,68,83,93,91,57,86,69,74,66,87,67,85,71, and 64. Monel tag numbers: (UC prefix on all following numbers)(No plastic tags attached to these animals). 1341,1427,1430,1474,1483,1481,1491,1496,1443, 1414,1448. Zalophus californianus This species was not censused. The females continue to abort foetuses. Sixteen of the premature (aborted) animals were found. All were in natal pelage; during the March visit the aborted animals were not yet furred. I assume this to be an abnormal situation, but can offer no explanation for the occurrence.

296° Ship Direction OBSERVERS: SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Date 28 March 1968 Pg.# 1 SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 0700 START of observations 0715 GULL 1 22 2nd year - feeding 0720 CALIF. GULL 2 NE ADULT & 1st year 0728 Herring Gull 1 0736 GULLS 4 ON WATER - THEN TO WEST 0736 GULLS 4 NE ON WATER - BLACK MANTEL - LOW ACROSS W2O - SLOW STEADY BEST 0737 Herring Gulls 7 MIXED AGES 0742 GULL 1 SW IMMATURE 0750 GULL 1 SW 2nd year 0753 Herring Gulls 2 SW ADULTS 0759 Gull 1 W 1st year 0754 GULLS 2 FOLLING SHIP 0756 GULLS 6 FOLLING SHIP 2 ADULTS 0758 GULLS 3 0800 0806 Herring Gull 1 W COURSE CHANGED TO 278° FROM 296° 0803 ADULT 0803 No BOTTOS FOLLING 0809 GULL 1 222 2nd year 0815 Herring Gull 1 W ADULT 0828 CORMORANT 2 SE 0824 GULL 1 IMMATURE 0845 GULL 1 IMMATURE All Herring Gulls ARE Western Gulls Except 1 at 1427. SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

Ship Direction OBSERVERS: Sioux City R.J. JORDAN EASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E SPECIMEN or DATE Pg.# 23 Mar 68 2 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 1400 Western Gull 2 began observation Gull go 1 following 1ad. 1 min M 1404 Rail pop. 5 SW 1405 Loon sp. 1 S 1411 Gull go 1 N swim M 1417 Rail pop 2 NE 1422 " 1 NE swam off the bow for a few seconds 1427 Herring Gull 1 following, ad 1430 Loon sp. 1 NE 1432 Calf gull 1 N ad 1450 Gull sp. 1 N 1457 Rail pop 9t E 1640 Rail pop 10 1650 Gray white 1 N 1707 Cormorant 1 SW 1711 Herring Gull 1 SW ADULT 1712 Alcic 1 LEE BLACK MANDLE WHITE BELOW 1714 Cormorant 1 SW FF 1722 Bull sp. 10t swirling over surface added 6 gulls following with abundance noted in the species column. SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

255° Ship Direction OBSERVERS: SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Date 24 March 1968 Pg.# 1 SPECIMEN or 0603-SR TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS START OBSERVATIONS 0835 BFA 3 200 0856 Herring Gull 6 200 ALL ADULTS 0906 " 8 200 7 ADULTS 0908 " 9 44 1 1st yea 0942 BFA 2 300 7 Adult 0956 Herring Gull 4 200 2 1st yea 1010 " 6 ccc BOTH WITH DARK RUMP - ONLY BIRDS 1033 DFA 2 eee 3 Adults 1045 1 Adult 4 ADULTS / 2 1st year 1 2nd year ONE DARK/ONE LIGHT RUMP TWO EARED SEALS 1105 BFA Dated 6-5 Enter S 1220 Dorygrin 1 n Ad. Lt 12h. 1235 Herring Gull 5 e 2 Ad. 1 5th 1326 2 1st y. single f Martig band of eremngers. 1350 BFA Total 6 Herring Gull Total 10 3 Ad, 2 SA. 5 imm 1402 Shearlet 1 NE All dark with some light underwing. M 1403 Seal sp 1 N fast straight flight, low to water, all dark 1425 Albat sp 1 M 1426 Seal sp. 1 saw only for instant, could not relocate 1430 Storm pet 1443 Eared Seal 1 M 1455 St Pet sp 2 eee 7 Eared Seal 1 eee SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

Ship Direction OBSERVERS: R.V. JORDAN: EASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Date 24 May 68 Pg.# 2 SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 1503 Storm Pet 3 CCL 1510 Alcid 2 NW BLACK- LITTLE LIGHT BELLY 1512 " 1 W " 1515 Storm Pet. 1 NW 1540 ALCID 1 CEL 1547 Storm Pet 1 CEL BLACK- ON H2O WHEN FIRST NOTED 1549 ALCID 1 OEL WHITE NOTED 1600 Storm Pet 1 OEE BLACK 1602 " " 1 OEE 1603 " " 2 OEE 1605 " " 2 OO WHITE BAND 1607 " " 1 OOO WHITE BAND 1608 " " 2 OEO Herring Gull 12 1609 BFA OEE TOTAL 9 ADULT 3 IMMATURE 1612 Storm Pet 8 CEE TOTAL 1615 BFA 2 OOO WHITE BAND 1620 Storm Pet 12 CEE TOTAL 1621 ALCID 1 CEL 1628 Storm Pet 1 Phalarope 3 OEE ON WATER- OLD DARK WITH WHITE BELLY TOOK OFF TO WEST 1648 Alcid 1 CEE 1649 Storm Pet. 1 CCE ON H2O CF. GULF MURRE 1655 " " 3 OEE 1657 Alcid 1 1710 Storm Pet. 3 OOO ON H2O BLACK HEAD & NECK 1715 " " 1 OOOO WHITE BAND 1720 " " 1 OCCC 1726 " " 1 OEE 1745 1750 Storm Pet 1 OEE ORCINUS ORCA- 3 GROUPS OF AT LEAST 2 EACH TRAILING E 1752 " " 1 OEL EACH GROUP 1 ONE LARGE MALL 25 FT. 1807 " " 1 85F WHITE BAND WHITE RINGS. 1832 SS added 1609-12 Herring Gull following with alerand in Species column SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

OBSERVERS: 5 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Date 25 MARCH 1968 PG.# 1 Ship Direction SPECIMEN OR TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 0600 0612 0626 Herring Gull 1 002 0628 Herring Gull 3 002 0640 Herring Gull 1 0642 " 2 0643 Storm Pet 1 0655 BFA 1 0656 Herring Gulls 6 0721 " 3 0845 Herring Gull 5 0915 Glaucouswinged 1 0849 Storm Pet 1 0918 Phalarope 1 0925 Snow Pet 1 0945 " 1 1000 Storm Pet 1 1102 Sooty 1 Sham 1158 Storm Pet 1 1220 WRSP 2 1231 WRSP 1 1314 WRSP 2 1320 Sooty Sham 1 1414 R. Phalarope 1 1432 WRSP 1 1436 " 2 1502 " 1 1545 " 1 1610 " 1 1710 " 1 1745 " 2 1830 " 2 1901 BFA 1935 Sunset CHARGE CAUSE TO 165° SUNRISE 1st year 2-1st year - 1 ADULT ON H₂O - 1st year ON H₂O - BOTH 1st year DARK RUMP added to Herring Gulls following (no ages) flagged with aluminum in the special column 5-ADULT - 1 1st year ON H₂O - 2 ADULT 1-1st year 4 BOWTS ( 1st year 1st year WHITE RUMP Together WHITE RUMP moving (humpty??) WHITE RING 887 550 588 500 887 002 002 587 581 002 within 1 mile of square line SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

June 090 OBSERVERS: Ship Direction SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Date 26 Jun 68 SPECIMEN Pg.# 1 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 0610 HAW Gull 3 Sevens Following ship - all Ad. 0615 " 1 / dark imm (now 4) 0616 " 1 / Ad. (now 5) 0620 BFA 1 following (dark rings) 0623 W.R.SP 1 very wnl blwn 0628 Herirad 4 follow - (now 4 Ad, 1 SA, 4 imm.) 0630 BFA 2 " (now 3 dark rings) 0632 HAW Gull 1 now 19 0633 R.PHEL. 1 NW flying stiffly into wind 0640 " 1 sitting on the 0645 imm Gull 2 now 12 present 0650 W.R.SP 1 flying easterly 0715 " 1 white R.rmp 0938 " 1 w - white Rump 0935 " 1 w - " 0954 " 3 ee " 0955 " 1 ee " BFA 5 2000 Fanny 1230 BFA 5 SH dark Bess CC 1245 BLK 1 Hf imm 1350 W.R.SP 1 S8 Change Course to 160 True 1410 Catthr Cal / or k. now c 1 miles T 1445 Leguan Alba 1 00 DELPHINUS see 12 mixed, large - 1530 W.R.SP 1 C.Q. pass now got didn't ride 1655 imm sel - 2 1656 L.Sparrow 2 dark 1705 1717 Fulmar 1 SW dark phase SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

June 4/60 R-V JORDAN: EASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Ship Direction Date 26 May 68 Pg.# 2 SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 1723 BFA 6 00 — Following M 1725 Fur Seal 1 no intruse seen M 1726 " 1 1745 Phalarope 1 1750 Fin Seal - seal 1250 Stry St. n. 1755 BFA totally /0 1800 at elm - change came to 2550 added 0642 Herring Gull) 12- following with abundance flagged in Col 54 SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

Sioux City R.N. TOC... LASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Date 27 Mar 68 Pg.# / TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS Ship Direction 0625 Sunrise Trouble with ship, no early 0715 WRSP 1 000 morning observations made. 0915 Herring Ship 11 following (6 At, 1 SA, 4 imm.) 0915 BFA 3 2 dark rump, 1 light rump. 1132 GWcel 1 Imm. 1134 WRSP 1 000 1136 " 2 000 1247 " 1 2ee 1352 " 1 000 offshore? 1430 Swindse 1. Large col & 2. Col at hour been made on & . Don't think it was Atlantic bk, bk same. Seen only briefly - small increase of Petrelshre & bk wth some easy to tell. 1500 c / 0 85 1530 WRSP 1 1528 " 1 888 2 ee Pterhone (Coker or Ten) 1706 following 1715 BFA 9 1720 WRSP 2 2ee 1720 BFA 13 2o 1725 WRSP 2 2ee 1825 Sooty Shear 1 E 1830 Sunset SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

June 85 Sioux City. R.J. JORDAN: EASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Date 28 MARCH 1968 Pg.# 7 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 1515 Delphinus delphis ca 50 dolphins- mini of the (2 riding bow at one time, all appear about the same size, (ADULTS). One large specimen (GIRTH) was probably PG. Not the Delphinus with the white A in the dorsals, some of these had the greyish patches in the dorsals. Dolong and Browner tried useless to collect specimens. 1517 Callorhinchus - 1 1540 DELPHINUS DELPHIS ca 40 dolphins 1605 Sal, 3 Evsty Skerningum, Brygann 750 mixed dolphins- see EAC 38 report TME 1715 Porpoises LAGS RLT3 ca 100 173K Red Phul 1 N flew, landed on H2O, then flew N again. 1753 South St. 1 NW 1800 Jaeger sp. 1 N 1822 Sunset SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

B-EASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Date 28 MARCH '68 Pg.# Ship Direction TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS SPECIMEN or 0555 SUNRISE 0715 BFA 2 LLZ Following one dark Rump 0715 HEADING GULL 3 LLR 1 ADULT / 2 1st year 0828 " " 2 0831 PHALAROPUS 1 N DIS H2O-ADULTS W J 1030 I.R.S.P. 6 SKY 1115 2 dolphins - 2 ea - feeding - milk on back with air foam flowers? 1 at Non grid 1148 Red Phel 2 Swimming - but flew when ship passed & resettled on flo 1205 Cell Nina 1 13:55 Cell . . -

One Calhoun Wally Gibson is cruel.

E.A.C. CRUISE DATA SHIP Sani City DATE 23 March 68 TIME LAT. LONG. SUNRISE 06 02 33-31 118-27 SUNSET 18 26 34°18' 120°-39' TOTAL MILES TRAVELED SUNRISE TO SUNSET 123 Non Grid POSITION TIME LAT. LONG. 0400 0600 33°30 119°26' 0800 33°44' 119°46' 1000 33°57' 119°06' 1200 34-09.5 119-41 1400 34°10' 119°52' 1600 34° 10' 120°18' 1800 34° 16' 120°38' 2000 2400 COURSE OR SPEED CHANGE FROM TO (AT) LAT. LONG.

E.A.C. CRUISE DATA SHIP June City DATE TIME LAT. LONG. SUNRISE 0606 35°05' 121°32' SUNSET 1832 34°50' 124°11' 23 Miles Non Grid TOTAL MILES TRAVELED SUNRISE TO SUNSET T = 33 m.iles S = 76 miles POSITION TIME LAT. LONG. 0400 0600 06 0800 35°01' 121°57' 1000 34 59 122°23' 1200 34 57 122°50' 1400 1345 34 56 123-17' 1600 34 53 122° 39' 1800 3 4 50 124° - m' 2000 2400 COURSE OR SPEED CHANGE FROM TO (AT) LAT. LONG. Arrive A.L. 0835

E.A.C. CRUISE DATA SHIP Sonix City DATE 25 March 68 TIME LAT. LONG. SUNRISE 0612 34°55' 126°29' SUNSET 1835 34°21' 125°09' TOTAL MILES TRAVELED SUNRISE TO SUNSET R=120 miles POSITION TIME LAT. LONG. 0400 0600 34°56'N 126°36' 0800 34°49'N 126°20' 1000 34° 126-10 1200 34°24 126-17' 1250 34-17 126-20 1400 34°15 126°07' 1515 34°12 125-53' 1600 34°14 125°43' 1800 34°20 115°17' 2000 34°25' 124°53' 2200 2400 COURSE OR SPEED CHANGE FROM TO (AT) LAT. LONG.

E.A.C. CRUISE DATA SHIP Sonny City DATE 26 March TIME LAT. LONG. SUNRISE 0610 34° 15' 123° 00' SUNSET 1828 33° 20' 121° 39' TOTAL MILES TRAVELED SUNRISE TO SUNSET S = 18 miles T = 65 miles W = 30 miles 113 POSITION TIME LAT. LONG. 0400 34-21 123- 0600 34-19 122-51 0800 34-11 122-45 1000 34-07 122-28 1010 1000 1010 1200 34-09 122-06 1300 1400 34-00 121-51 1600 33-40 121-43 1630 1800 33-20 121-75 2000 2400 33-20 120-27 COURSE OR SPEED CHANGE FROM TO (AT) LAT. LONG.

E.A.C. CRUISE DATA SHIP Smug City DATE 27 March TIME LAT. LONG. SUNRISE 0608 33°26' 123°22' SUNSET 1830 33°03' 123°39' TOTAL MILES TRAVELED SUNRISE TO SUNSET V = 92 miles POSITION TIME LAT. LONG. 0400 0600 0800 1000 1205 33-20 124-14 1400 1500 33-04 124-19 1600 1800 1945 33°-05' 123-24' 2000 2400 COURSE OR SPEED CHANGE FROM TO (AT) LAT. LONG.

E.A.C. CRUISE DATA SHIP Sioux City DATE 28 March 68 TIME LAT. LONG. SUNRISE 0555 32°10' 121°31' SUNSET 1822 32°14' 119°47' TOTAL MILES TRAVELED SUNRISE TO SUNSET w = 25 miles Non Grid: 63 miles POSITION 0200 33°00' 122°23' TIME LAT. LONG. 0400 0600 0800 0930 1000 32°10' 121°15' 1200 32°13' 120°58' 1400 1600 32°16' 120°05' 1700 1800 32°18' 120°03' 2000 32°17' 119°04' 2400 COURSE OR SPEED CHANGE FROM TO (AT) LAT. LONG.

(180) 195 EAC 40 - 3 OBSERVERS: CHANDLER SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Date 17 APRIL 68 Pg.# 1 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 0747 0750 BR PEL 2 ae BEGIN OBS CA 8MI SPT LOMA 0752 WESTGULL 6 N ad leading to shore 0755 " " 8+ N " 0757 " " 25+ N mostly ads all leading N rapidly 0759 " " 50- n not following ship 0802 CORN SP 80- E 0803 " 40+ E 0804 WGULL 75+ N ae lone 65 CORN SP 50 ae 300 (120) 2 flocks 05 " " 75 CO LOONS SP = 07 WGULL 50 COE 09 LOON SP 1 CE on H2O pac winter seen 10 " " 4 nw FLYING BREEOPLUM 11 SOOTY SH 1 CEE 12 LOON SP 1 W brodyln 14 XANIM 2 ae phalee 15 LOON " n 17 SOOTY SH 1 CE 18 CORN 20+ G 19 BON GULL 1 CEE 20 " " 3 NW 21 " " -2 NW 26 SCOTER 10 a ON H2O OFF NEW CONCORDIA 28 " 50 COE 29 BR PEL 2 CEE 30 BON GULL 4 CEE 34 WGULL 25+ CE ads following 33 REDPHAL 2 CP unble 37 LOON 2 CEE 43 SOOTY SH 3 CEE almost ll ads follow 6-10 ins 50 WGULL 100+ COE 55 PINK FOOT 1 CEE SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

195 True Ship Direction SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Date 04-17-68 Pg.# 2 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 08 57 St Petrel 1 N large, slow flight, complete dark rump. No white seen 58 Sooty Sh 4 S anywhere. 09 01 Red Phal 2 sitting. 02 Sooty Sh 1 W 04 Red Phal 1 S 05 Sooty Sh 1 SW AJ. 06 Herring Gull 1 07 Red Phal 6 W 16 St. Petrel 1 N Same as at 08:57. 17 Bonap Shell 1 COO AJ. 43 St. Petrel 2 W same as 08:57 17 Sooty Sh 1 N "" 31 "" 1 S 33 "" 2 S 34 Pom Jaeg 1 W AJ lt. 39 Ad Phal 2 sitting 42 "" 2 N 43 "" 1 S 43 Bonaparte's 1 COO AJ. 46 St. Petrel 2 W 1st WISP & Dark-rumped bird together. 47 Sooty Sh 1 SE 10 00 Shear sp. 1 COO 12 Phal sp 1 N 20 Sooty Sh 2 COO 28 Phal sp 3 N 29 "" 1 sitting 30 Red Phal 2 W 32 BFA 1 Dark rump 34 Sooty Sh 1 S 38 Pom Jaeg 1 N AJ Lt. 49 Red Phal 1 E 50 Phal sp 1 N 52 Sooty Sh 1 N 54 Ale/Ag 2 S 58 Sooty Sh 2 N 11 02 Red Phal 1 N 14 Sooty Sh 1 E SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

195 June SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Ship Direction OBSERVERS: Date Pg.# 04-17-68 5 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 11 20 Phob up 2 S 26 St Petrel up 1 000 26 Sooty SH 1 N 40 " " 1 SE 48 " " 2 SE 50 " " 2 SE 51 ST PETSP 1 COE 51 SOOTYSH 1 SE 50 " " 1 SE 57 RED PHAL 1 W black SH??? 59 STPETSP 5 COE or H2O 12 07 REPHAL 2 COE 20 SOOTYSH 1 SE 23 " " 1 SE 24 " " 1 SE 27 XAU M 3 28 Red Phal 3 32 SOOTYSHW 2 47 " " 3 49 " " 1 SE 00 " " 1 W 03 " " 1 SE SEAS 6' AT 270M 26 " SH 1 SE 30 " " 1 SE 32 " " 1 E 38 " " 1 SE 48 STORMPET 1 COE all dh. 50 SOOTYSH 1 E 59 " " 1 E 00 " " 1 SE 03 " " 2 E 04 " " 2 SE 05 Storm Pet 1 large, all dark 08 Red Phalupa 1 for H Oll " " 14 Sooty SHW 1 flew from water. 90% OVERCAST WIND WEST AT 15 KTS SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

195 June OBSERVERS: Ship Direction R.L.JORDAN EASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E SPECIMEN or BAND NO. Date 04-17-69 Pg.# 4 TIME SPECIES # DIR. REMARKS 1414 Red Phalarope 1 SEH 1416 Sooty Shearwater 2 SH 1420 2 Otusids associated with a floating net of Kelp - probably Zonurus based on my & others' reliability 2. 1421 flying fish - 3. 1426 Sooty Shearwater 1 E 1427 Red Phalarope 1 or at H. 1452 Sooty Shearwater 1 FE 1520 W RSP 1 SEH Normal mid list 1527 Red Phalarope 1 SW Id. by Vonbergstrom 1602 " 1 sitting 1605 " 1 C sitting 1606 " 1 31 1 N 1700 Sooty Shearwater 1 020 1740 B FA 1 020 1741 Storm Petrel 1 CO 1750 LW RSP 1 020 1758 " 2 020 or + to 6 1807 Sooty Shearwater 1 COE id'd by call 1812 Red Phalarope 1 1817 local preysing 18 ST PET SPY 1 020 black diving 22 " 1 020 23 SUNSET (CLOSE OBS. SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

365 Ship Direction SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Dr. U. JORDAN: EASTROPAC SOUX CITY Date Pg.# 29 APRIL, 68 1 SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 1305 BEGIN OBS 1310 WEST GULLS 15+ N west gulls - flyin toward island 13 SHEARWATERS 28193 N LOOSE FLOCK MUDY (PINK FEET) 15 CORMORANT 1 SITTING ON WATER BATHING 15 XANTUS MURLETE 1 SW LOW OVER WATER C 1315 SHOT SOMETHING FROM SKID PF Shearwater 1317 PF SHEAR 23+10+ N LOOSE FLOCK 1319 WEST GULL 300 G SITTING ON WATER 1320 PF SHEAR 5 N 1321 ?? 5 N FLOCK ON WATER, BLACK FAST WING BEAT, LOW OVER SURFACE, NO SOARING 1322 PF SAFAR 1 N 1324 CAS. AUKLET 7 N 1325 STORM PET 1 1328 WEST GULL 9 ON WATER SITTING 1331 " " 3 SW following ship 1333 LEA STORM PET 1 1337 SHEAR SP 3 N 1338 CABS AUK 2 N 1340 KITINAKE 1 N 1340 DR ST PET 1 N 1342 POM TACGER 1 N 42 SHEAR 1 N 43 STORM PET 1 45 " " 1 46 LEACH 1 46 PHALAROPK 1 47 " 4 47 WEST GULLS 5 WSW following ship - in addition to score of 1331 which are still going 52 SHEAR 1 N C 54 STORM PET 1 Red Phalarope 1400 SHEAR 1 SITTING ON WATER 1401 XANTUS MUR 1 1405 SHEAR 1 N C 1406 Red Phalarope 1 NOW total of 15 following ship 1415 WEST GULL 15 1423 STORM PET 1 1425 SHEAR 1 N 1430 STORM PET 1 SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

Ship Direction 265 25 330 OBSERVERS: R.J. JORDAN - EASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E SqUix CITY Date 29 APRIL Pg.# 2 SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 1432 BF ALBATROSS 2 G 1435 SHEAR 1 N 1437 STORM PET 1 1445 " " 1 COURSE CHANGE TO 075 1446 " " 1 1450 BHALDROOES 2 N 1453 PF SHEAR 1 N 1453 STORM PET &1 1455 1500 STOP OBS BEGIN OBS - COURSE 330 1501 STORM PET 1 1503 BFA 1 SE 1504 WEST GULL 9 follow ship on route- 26 STORM PET 1 28 XANTUS MARLETTE 1 1540 STORM PET 2 41 " " 1 41 WEST GULL 1 SE 44 STORM PET 2 W 47 SHEAR 1 N 1555 STORM PET 1 1558 POM TAFFER 1 N 1601 SHEAR 1 N 01 STORM PET 1 DK Rump 03 " " 1 12 " " 1 19 " " 1 20 " " 2 not together 21 " " 3 26 " " 2 29 " " 1 SE 31 PF SHEAR 1 E 34 STORM PET 1 34 " " 1 36 " " 3 38 " " 2 41 " " 2 42 " " 1 47 " " 3 47 " " 2 47 " " 1 55 " " E 1701 POM JAEG W. 04 BLACK ST MT 1 AA A.I. Lt Pharo SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

545 June 330 May R.V. JORDAN: EASTROPAC [illegible] SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: V. Kleen Date 27 April 1968 Pg.# 3 Ship Direction SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 1707 Bk SPst 1 E 08 " 1 N 09 " 1 W 12 " 1 E LDORSP} 2 E 13 " 1 E 15 " 4 E 17 Bk SPst 3 N 21 " 3 N 26 " 1 NW 27 " 2 W 28 " 1 W 35 " 4 SRR 38 BFA 1 SE Mottled Rump 41 LDORSP 1 E 42 Black STAI 2 NE 43 " 1 E 45 Leach's NP 1 W 49 " 1 NE 50 Black SPst 1 NE 53 St Pet sp 1 NE 55 " 2 CORD 1803 Bk SPst 1 W 06 Leach's DPSP 1 NE 12 " " 1 SRR 22 Bk SPst 3 RRR 29 LDORSP 1 RRQ 30. [illegible]

345 June R.J. JORDAN: EASTROPAC Sioux City SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: V Kleen Date 30 Apr '65 Pg.# 1 Ship Direction SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 1020 Begin Observations 24 PF Shear 1 E 25 Sooty Sh 1 E 38 Blk St Pet 1 W 39 " 1 W 40 Sooty Shear 1 E 44 " 1 E 46 " 2 E 46 Blk St Pet 1 W 49 Sooty Shear 1 F 51 Blk St Pet 1 W 1104 Kermadec Manx 2 NW Close Observations 1110 Open Observations 1140 Following Ship 1148 Blk St Pet 2 OOO 1152 Sooty Sh. 1 S 1201 Blk St Pet 1 W 1206 Hummingbird 1 N 1209 Sooty Sh 1 E 1212 Blk St Pet 3 OOO 1221 Sooty Sh. 1 S Ad, Lt Phone 1229 Pom Jago 1 NE Following, June 1247 W. Skell 1 48 Sooty Sh. 1 S 49 Blk St Pet 1 N 50 Sooty Sh 2 E Close Observations 1300 Open Observation 1400 Dark rings - Following 06 Red Phal 1 N 20 BFA 1 OOO 21 Black Petrel 2 OOO Following 22 Sooty St. 2 E 24 Blk St Pet 2 W 25 Juncus Warbler 1 SE Ad Lt Phone 26 Pom Jago 1 N 26 Blk St Pet 1 W 28 Red Phal 1 OOO 33 Blk St/Shear 3 N 36 Red Phal 1 OOO 39 Blk St Petrel 2 N 40 Sooty Sh. 1 E Al. 49 Whimbrel 1 N 50 Sandpiper 1 OOO SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

355 hrs OBSERVERS: V Kleen SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Date 30 Apr 1 65 Pg. # 2 Ship Direction SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 1457 Bk St Pet 2 W 57 Sooty Sh 1 E 1510 Pom Jaeger 1 ) sitting Lt Phase ) -> on Sea Lion Canas Bk St Pet 2 ) 12 . 2 W 15 Pom Jaeger 1 N Ad Lt Phase 27 Red Phal. 4 Sitting 31 Brandt's Corm 1 COO 38 Bk St Pet 2 COO 39 Sooty Sh 1 S 40 CC to 005 June 9 miles SW of 44 Kankra M. 2 S Thing 45 West Gull 1 Following 49 BF Shear 1 COO 10 Red Phal 1 N 51 . 2 N 57 Bk St Pet 1 COO 10:00 Close Observations. South of Los Coronados Sooty Sh THHII Black Storm Pet 1 Red Phalarope 12-5 PT Shearwater 1 Pom Jaeger 11 Kankra M. 11 WG 1 Brown Pelicans m Central Rock Cormorants . . W Gull . . North of the Coronados Sooty Sh 1 West Gull 25- Cormorant 6-2 Arctic Loon 1 Brown Pelican 2 Bonaparte's Sheel 2 Journard's Warbler 2 Red Phalarope THHHHHHHHHHHH III Black Storm Petrel III Least Auk 1 Royal Tern 1 N. Phal 2 SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

E.A.C. CRUISE DATA SHIP Saniz City DATE 4 Apr.1 '68 TIME LAT. LONG. SUNRISE 0555 33°07' 118°18' SUNSET Course from San Diego: 300° True. TOTAL MILES TRAVELED SUNRISE TO SUNSET Speed: 10 knts. POSITION TIME LAT. LONG. 0400 0600 33°07' 118°19' 0800 33°16' 118°38' 1000 33°25° 118°57' 1200 at Santa Barbara Island (33°25'N) (119°02'W) 1400 1600 1800 2000 2400 COURSE OR SPEED CHANGE FROM TO (AT) LAT. LONG.

E.A.C. CRUISE DATA SHIP Sioux City DATE 5 Apr '68 TIME LAT. LONG. SUNRISE SUNSET TOTAL MILES TRAVELED SUNRISE TO SUNSET ___ Course: 331 True POSITION TIME LAT. LONG. 0400 0600 0750 0800 33°29' 119°02'W 1000 33°45' 119°14' 1200 Anacapa 34°01'N 119°25'W 1400 1600 1800 2000 2400 COURSE OR SPEED CHANGE FROM TO (AT) LAT. LONG.

E.A.C. CRUISE DATA SHIP DATE TIME LAT. LONG. SUNRISE SUNSET TOTAL MILES TRAVELED SUNRISE TO SUNSET ___ POSITION TIME LAT. LONG. 0400 0600 0800 34°01'N 119°52'W 1000 1200 33°14'N 119°26'N San Nicholas I. 1400 1600 33°13'N 119°22'W 1800 2000 2400 COURSE OR SPEED CHANGE FROM TO AT LAT. LONG. From Santa Cruz to San Nicholas I Begin at 1500 175 True 215 True

E.A.C. CRUISE DATA SHIP Sioux City DATE 8 April 68 TIME LAT. LONG. SUNRISE SUNSET TOTAL MILES TRAVELED SUNRISE TO SUNSET POSITION 0015' = 31°50'N 0145' = 31°40'N TIME LAT. LONG. 0400 0600 0800 32°47'N 122°12'W 1000 31°57'N 122°9'W 1200 1400 32°07'N 121°46'W 1600 1800 2000 2400 COURSE OR SPEED CHANGE FROM TO (AT) LAT. LONG.

E.A.C. CRUISE DATA SHIP Sioux City DATE 9 Apr 65 TIME LAT. LONG. SUNRISE SUNSET TOTAL MILES TRAVELED SUNRISE TO SUNSET __ Speed 6 knots. POSITION TIME LAT. LONG. 0400 0600 0800 32°20' N 119°39' W 1009 32°23' N 119°25' W 1200 24 11 1400 26 55 1600 32°16' N 118°40' W 1800 2000 2400 COURSE OR SPEED CHANGE FROM TO (AT) LAT. LONG. 3 1/2 11 18 1/4 26 37 1/2 41 47 5/8 50

300 True OBSERVERS: Kleen Church R.J. JORDAN: EASTROPAL SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Ship Direction Date Pg.# 4 April 1 SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS unvis 0610 06 30 Herring 3 06 32 Jaeger sp. 1 WNW 06 40 Gull sp. 5 SW 06 41 Sooty Sh. 1 SW 06 45 BLR 1 06 46 Herring 1 - 06 49 Gull sp. 2 NW 06 50 Pom. Jaeger 1 NE 06 40 P. Jaeger 1 NE. 06 43 Gull sp. 1 SW 06 44 Herring G 1 Q 06 58 Sooty Sh. 1 SW 06 51 Gull sp. 1 Q 06 55 Herring G 1 06 55 Mammal sp. 3 NW 06 58 Gull sp. 1 SW 07 02 Bonaparte's 9 N 07 12 Herring 1 W 07 18 Herring 1 W 07 18 Herring 2 W 07 22 Gull sp. 6 G 07 22 Gull sp. 2 W 07 22 Bonaparte's G 07 22 Herring Q 07 25 Bonaparte's NW 07 25 Jaeger sp 1 07 25 California Gull 1 Q 07 28 Alcidae Sp. 1 07 32 Gull sp. 2 W 07 33 Western G 1 W 07 34 Herring 1 07 34 Im. gullsp 1 NE 07 35 Jaeger sp. 1 NE 07 40 California 3 07 43 Gull sp. 1 NE 07 44 Shank 1 07 45 Phalacrox Sp. 1 N Subtract 15 minutes from all these times Adult - sitting dorsals showing above water. Adult adult on water diving Immature on water by kelp " " Adults - landed on water 4' SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

MV Sioux City R.U. JORDAN-EASTROPAGE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Kleen Church Date Pg.# 4/4/68 2 Ship Direction 300 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 07 50 Gull sp. 1 Immature 07 55 " 6 Imma. 07 58 Alcids p. 2 Sitting on kelp (small) 08 05 Pilot Whale ~ 12 moving in kelp cluster 08 12 Sooty Sh. 2 SW Pink-Fsh " 08 14 Gull sp. 6 Imm. 08 15 Bonaparte's 1 NE 08 16 Sooty Sh 3 (OOO) 08 17 Pink-f sh 2 OOO 08 22 P. Jaeger 1 chasing & attacking 2 Gulls. Gull sp 2 from above ? 08' 25 . 25 sitting in a kelp cluster. 26 " 1 27-28 Sooty Sh 4 29 + West Gull 27 NE 31 Gull sp. 7} P. Phal 1 - Sitting alone 32 West Gull 1 " in kelp cluster (alone) 33 Rb Gull 1 35 Jaeger sp. 1 sitting 37 " 2 flying 38 West Gull 1 sitting (kelp) 40 Sooty Sh 1 sitting 43 Jaeger sp 2 " P. Jaeger 1 chasing Gulls 44 Alcids p. 2 sitting 48 Gull sp 35 Sitting on kelp beds clusters W. Gull 8 50 Jaeger sp. 4 OO 52 Sooty Sh 3 NW 54 " 2 sitting 58 SHARK 4' 59 Dolphins ca 75 some 2 grayish in dist. SL-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

300 OBSERVERS: St. Juan City R.V. TOYCAN: EASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Date 4 April Pg.# 3 SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 09 01 Sooty Sh. 1 sitting chased the Dolphin 04 Red Phal 1 it 15 returned to course 284 (300 true) 21 STARK 21 West Gull 4 sitting on Kelp 26 Jaeger of 2 in 1kg., then flew 30 Western 24 Heavis { sitting on Kelp Gull of 3 32 Red Phal 1 jumped off of water & then landed 36 Western Gull 9 sitting on Kelp 38 Pink-FSh 1 fell 39 Sooty Sh. 52 NU 40 Dolphins ? three to keep. 91 Glauful West 3 sitting 42 Sooty Sh. " 44 West She 3 " on Kelp fell up 50 Ariel eg. 1 sitting 51 Fantus " jumped & dived Manxlet 2 52 Join up 1 flying 58 Red Phal 1 sitting Sailor - two 10 10 2 " SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

330 Two OBSERVERS: Church Keen. R.N. JORDAN EASTPORA SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Date 5 Apr 68 Pg.# SPECIMEN or 0845 Ship Direction TIME Begin Observed to SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 08 415 Sooty SH 4 SW (2 of three joined the Western Gulls) Western Gull 2 sitting, unkno 08 58 Sooty SH 1 SW 09 09 Western Gull 2 000 Ad Herring Gull 1 000 AL " 1 SE Ad 16 Western Gull 1 000 SA 20 " 3 000 2 Ad 1 Tin 26 31 Longtailed G 1 N/S 32 West Gull 1 000 sitting " 3 000 1 Ad 1 SA, 1 Tin 42 Brown Pelican 1 SE Ad 49 W. Gull 5 sitting 51 Kaiman M 2 W 59 Sooty SH 1 sitting 10 05 W. Gull 2 1 Ad 1 Tin 05 Redbird 1 (0) 13 Bonaparte's 1 N 14 Western Gull 2 sitting on kelp " " on kelp 16 Sooty SH 7 " on h2o 18 W. Gull 2 " on " 19 Herring Gull 1 dived into h2o, then flew 30 Western Gull 1 Ad Ad sitting on board " 1 00 36 Sooty SH 2 00 37 Brown Pelican 3 SE flying & gliding 38 Gray Plover 1 SW 50 Bonaparte's 3 Western Gull 3 } Sooty SH 1 72 Common 2 N 1 00 Close Observation SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

H0 175 True Sioux City R.V. JORDAN - EASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Church Kleen Brownell Sunday Date Pg.# 4/7/68 /1/ TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS Start observations 09 30 Western Gull - 1 CO Sitting 09 31 Cormorants -2f SW 09 32 " -3f SW 37 Seabird sp -2 Diving 34 Bonapartes -1 SW 35 Western -2 S 1 A, 1 Adult 36 Red Phalarope -6 SE 38 Jull Sp -2 SW 40 Sooty Sh. -1 SE 40 Bonaparte's -1 SW 41 Alcoid sp -2 diving 42 West G -1 SW Sitting 44 Red Phal -4 " 45 " -3 47 Loon sp -3 W 52 Sooty Sh. -1 E 52 Cormorant -1 W Adl 53 West Gull -1 W 1mm. 54 " -1 BEE 55 Sooty Sh. -1 W sitting (dived) 56 Seabird sp -2 58 Alcoid sp -6 59 Sooty Sh. -1 W 10 00 Alecithell -1 SW sitting (dived) 02 Sooty Sh. -3 E 02 Alcid & sp. -1 NW 05 Loon sp. -1 06 Pelican(Br.) -2 Sitting 06 Sooty Sh. -1 CO 09 Bonapartes -2 W 10 Loon sp 3 W dived 10 Alcoid sp -1 11 Western G -2 W 11 B.Pelican -2 S 11 Sooty Sh. -1 NW SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

175 Jun Sioux City R.V. JORDAN - EASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Kleen Church Brownell Date 4/7/68 Pg.# 2 Ship Direction TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 10 15 Sooty Sh. 2 Q Western G. 3 S 18 Sooty Sh. 13 on water 20 Western G. 2 W 21 Bonaparte's 1 W 22 Sooty Sh. 1 W 23 Western G. 2 N 23 Sooty Sh. 2 O 25 Alcids sp. 2 sitting 26 Sooty Sh. 1 Q 28 Jaeger Sp. 1 S 29 Western G. 2 W 30 Sooty Sh. 1 SW 32 " 1 NE 33 Cal. Sea Lion 1 35 Alcids sp. 4 sitting 36 Phalarope 9 " 36 Alcids sp. 1 " 39 Sooty Sh. 1 SW 39 Phalarope Sp. 4 " 42 Jaeger 1 W 43 Sooty Sh. 4 W 43 Alcids sp. 1 " 45 " " 2 1 " 45 " " 1 " 48 Sooty Sh. 1 " 49 Herring G. 1 N 55 Alcids Sp. 1 " 55 Western G. 1 N 56 Rhinoceros Auklet 1 Collected by Kleen 11 02 Western G. 1 S 05 Gull sp. 1 sitting - immature 06 " 1 NW immature 07 Alcids Sp. 2 sitting - probably rhinoceros 08 Sooty Sh. 1 W 11 " 1 E 12 " 1 E 16 Cal. Sealion 1 SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

160-175 June OBSERVERS: Brownell Church Kleen Sioux City R.V. JORDAN: EASTROPAC- SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Ship Direction Date 4/9/68 Pg.# 3 SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 11 18 Gull sp. 1 E Immature 20 Storm pet sp 15+ O sitting Rhinos 2 Sooty sh 3 W Leach's 12 28 35 Phocaenoides dalli - one observed - diving - Storm pet step rolls - noted only one time 38 Leach's 8 W 40 Phocaenoides dalli - 3+ all diving mainly NE 41 Sooty sh. 2 O 41 Storm pet 32 SW 42 Phalarope 2 sitting 42 Alcicd sp. 1 " 43 Rhino A 1 " 44 Alcicd sp 3 " 46 " n 2 " 46 Storm pet 1 N 46 Alcicd Rhino 1 " 46 Storm pet 1 O 47 Phocaenoides dalli St diving - feeding step rolls - moving NE - white on dorsal 52 Rhino 1 sitting 52 Leach's 1 W 53 Storm pet 1 N dark lump 55 Loon sp 1 N 56 Rhino 1 sitting 56 Sooty sh 1 W 57 Alcids 3 " 57 Sooty sh 5 E 12 00 1/2 " 5 " storm pet 1 W Sooty sh 1 E " " Alcid & sp 1 " 06 Sooty sh 2 E " 1 W 09 Storm pet 1 W 10 " 2 W 11 Bignapants 1 S 12 Rhino A 2 U 12 14 ca 250 dolphins - trawing NE - maybe Caspids. Phocaenoides dalli: three diving SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

160/75 June Sioux City R.J. JORDAN: EASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Brownell church Kleen Date 4/21/68 Pg.# 4 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 12 16 Western G 1 S O 16 Sooty Sh 4 NW dark phase 17 Jaeger 1 18 Sooty sh 1 O 18 H Westerg 1 O 19 Western G 3 sitting? Sooty Sh 19 || Jc Pink-footed 2 dark phase Jaeger sp 1 25 Cal. Sealion 1 30 Spoty Sh 2 Slowed to 5 knots Western G -1 O aduet 30 " 2 O 40 8-10 white on rail - came to bow. 42 Manma o 3+ N 52 Pink-footed 1 sitting sh 13 00 back to normal speed 02 Western G -1 O aduet 04 Sooty Sh -1 W 10 Mammalsp 4 10 Western Gull 3 sitting 11 Sooty Sh 16 || Pink-foot sh 2 || 17 Sooty Sh 1 W 19 " 1 W 19 " 1 sitting 20 " 2 O 20 " 2 W W 21 " 1 sitting 28 " 1 E 29 " 1 sitting 33 " 136 sitting 34 " 8 35 Sea Lion 2 sunning in/bo 42 " 10 jumping out of water like porpoise, away from an oncoming ship. 45 Close Observations Approaching San Nicolas SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

195 True SIOUX CITY R.J. BORDAN EASTPORT SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Brownell Church DeLong Neen Date Pg.# 4/27/68 5 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 14 45 Begin observations Leave San Nicolas Cormorant -1 sitting 14 48 Brandt's Corm. -1 " " 48 " -1 " " 53 Wst Gull -1 ad. 15 00 " 5 } sitting (ad.) Herring Gulls 2 00 Sooty Sh. -1 15 01 CC to 225 True. 02 Sea Lion 2 03 Herr Gull -4 2 ad. 2 imm. } Sitting on Kelp West Gull -2 } 08 " 7 sitting 08 Herr Gull -4 " 08 Sooty Sh. -1 08 Sea Lion 2 10 PF Shear -1 Sooty Sh -4 12 Wst. Gull -1 Imm. Sitting on Kelp 14 Western G -1 Sitting on Water 15 Sheanwaterasp -4 20 Rhino A -1 " " " 21 Pink-foot -1 22 " 4 sitting on H2O Western G -1 A Sooty Sh -13 } 23 " " 2 O 24 " 1 W 25 Cormorants 2 sitting 30 Sheanwaterasp -1 W 33 Sooty Sh -1 N Western Gull -2 adults- sitting " " -1 Imm.

145 225 true Ship Direction OBSERVERS: Brownell Church Delong Kleen Date 9/7/68 Pg.# 6 Sioux City Rm. No.: EASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 15 35 Sooty Sh -4 E sitting Cormorantsp -2 Imm. Western G -1 NW adult- " 36 { " -1 Jaeger attacking sooty Sooty Sh -5 40 Jaeger -1 Pink-foot -1 (E { Sooty Sh -1 41 E " " 1 NW sitting 42 Rhino A-2 SW Sooty Sh -2 30 Pom-Jaeger -2 Oe 50 Sooty Sh -2 N 51 West. Gull -3 sitting-1 a,2 imm. Sooty Sh -1 53 " " 1 N 54 Pink-foot -1 N 56 Pom-Jaeger -1 N Sooty Sh -1 N 59 Jaeger -1 landed 02 Sooty Sh -1 N 03 " 1 S 08 " 21 sitting} { Pink-foot -4 W 1+ West G-1 Imm 13 Sooty Sh -2 S 16 West G -1 O 18 Sealion 2 sitting} Elephant seal 1 Sooty Sh +0+ Pink-foot -4 20 Sooty Sh -1 N 83 Gull spec -1 N SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

true Ship Direction Sioux City R.V. JORDAN: EASTROPAC SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Brownell Church DeLong Kleech Date 4/7/68 Pg.# 7 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 16 26 Sooty Sh 1 S N 28 Pink-foot -1 S Sooty Sh -1 West G -1 aduet sitting} Sooty Sh -1 " } 32 Gull sp -2 N 35 Rhino A -1 sitting 37 " -1 " 38 Sooty sh -3 " 39 Earcd Seal 1 39 Jaeger 2 each Jaeger attacking 1 Sooty. 1 Sooty Sooty Sh -2 immobilizeD. 42 Jaeger sp -1 S 45 Sooty sh -1 S O N Gull sp. -1 Imm. " -1 Imm. Rhino A -1 sitting 46 Pink-foot -1 " Sooty Sh -4 " } 47 Pink foot -1 S Sooty Sh -1 S 51 Sooty sh -3 sitting} gull sp -1 " } 52 Alcicid sp -2 NW 55 Rhino A -1 sitting 56 " 2 " 57 West G -3 now following -2 A, 1 I 1700 N.Fin Seal 1 02 Gull Sp. -2 immature now following 06 Sooty Sh -1 N /0 " " -2 S O 14 Gull sp. -3 immatures 15 Jaeger -1 N 16 " 2 on water. 16 Phalarope 2 ". " 17 BfA 1 19 Pom Jarg 7 O N N S N 24 Pink-foot -2 31 " -1 35 Sooty sh -1 sitting " " -1

225 true Ship Direction SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Brownell Church De Long Reen Date 4/7/67 Pg.# 8 SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 17 40 Jaeger - 1 S 42 - 1 N 43 Sooty sh - 2 W 46 "" " - 86 SW } 46 { Pink-foot - 10+ SW Small delphinids also - 15. cten Lagenorhynchus. 60 Sabine's G. - 1 50 R. Phalacrope - 1 sitting 55 "" Pink-foot N Herring G - 1 adult 1800 Sooty Skua 200+ Sitting on HON and flying. Pink footed - 20+ 888 1800 Large between blow quite bulbus, northern pint. 1810 Ca 25 feet high - large Balanoptera 1822 Sooty 5 Callonimus - white whiskered - 2 / Shear 5 1823 Pro-Dol - 1 N 1826 Calonhimus - Cow 1 Small band (prop or up.) - 1 ? ? ? SS - Chace do.

075° OBSERVERS: SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Date 8 April 68 Pg.# Ship Direction SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 1300 abunbs. ( one P25A, 3 Henny gulls. ( 3 phalorpa ) ( 2 at - 1 petty) 1340 1 henry gull - 1 1 first year. 1407 WRSP -1 S87 1415 1 henry gull -1 S87 following - 1 Ad. 1450 WRSP -1 S87 1700 LRSP r S77 1745 R. Phalorpa -1 S88 blue for Holk. 1805 R Phalarpe -1 S86 1830 Red PPL -1 S72 1832 SS close obs. SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

085 SHIP DIRECTION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: church Date Pg. # 04/09/68 2/1 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 07 15 Begin observations 16 & BFA 4 O 16 Phalarope 3 on water 17 Sooty Sh 1 N 18 " " 2 N 19 Shearwater 3 N 20 " " 1 N 24 " " 2 N 25 Sooty Sh 1 N 26 " " 18 N 27 " " 8 N 29 " " 24 N 30 " " 5 N 33 " " 2 N 33 Gull sp. 1 N 35 Sooty Sh 5 N 38 " " 9 N 44 " " 4 sitting 44 " " 1 45 " " 2 N 46 Pom. Jaeger 1 N 50 Sooty Sh. 12 N 51 Shearwater 69 N 52 Sooty Sh 181 N 53 " " 5 N 56 Phalarope 44 sitting " " 1, 08 00 Sooty Sh. 2 5 01 Gull sp. 1 N Shearwater 1 N 02 BFA 2 O now following 03 Shearwater 6 sitting 05 Sooty Sh. 15 " 05 Mammal sp. lying on back both hind flippers out of water. 08 Shearwater 5 N 11 Storm pet 1 N 11 Shearwater 1 N 11 Gull sp. -1 N SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

OBSERVERS: Church Klecn SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Ship Direction Date 04/09/68 Pg.# 2 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 08 15 Sooty Sh. 15 N 16 " " 3 N 18 Sheanwater 4 N 18 Herring G 1 O Immature 19 Sooty Sh 19 N 20 Phalarope 3 sitting 25 Sooty sh 15 N 28 " " 9 sitting 2850 breakfast 51 Sooty sh 1 N 55 Herring G 2 immatures - on water 09 02 Porpoise 1 Gull 1 sitting 05 Sooty Sh 18 NW " " 2 sitting porpois 5+ Jagger 1 NW 08 Sooty Sh 4 SE " " 2 sitting 10 Jagger 1 SW 10 Sooty Sh 3 sitting 14 Rhino A 1 16 " " 2 17 Sooty Sh 1 S 18 " " 1 E 20 " " 1 SE Sitting 22 Rhino A 1 Rhino A 1 NE 25 Sooty Sh 1 SE Light phase Pom. Jagger 1 W " " 26 " " 2 NW 27 Ikeri Gull 1 OOO 2nd year 28 Sooty Sh 1 OOO 29 " " 18 Sitting, then flew East Pink-foot 2 34 Sooty Sh. 30C+40 feeding flock BPA 2 diving at a Sooty Stormy Vernon Jagger 2 SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

085 June OBSERVERS: Church Brameil Delong Kleen Sioux City SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Date Apr 68 Pg.# 3 Ship Direction TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 09 34 Delphinus ca 50 - several subgroups milling BARZ and FORTA E BIRDS feeding no distinct patches in dorsala- general activity sitting 30 Sooty sh 42 34 ONE NORTHUMBER SEAL - PLUS TWO OTHER BAND SEALS IN THE DISTANCE. 50 ca 25 Lagenorhynchus & Soota Sheenates probably feeding -> same jan animals noted Sootysh. 200+20 Pomerang 2 sitting Light Phone attacking Sooty Sh 52 Sooty sh 29 sitting 53 " 72 flying over the deck Pomerang 2 58 Jaeger 1 N Jaeger 1 N 1000 Hemingb 1 O - now Following, immature 05 Sooty 1 S 05 Rhino 2 sitting 06 Sooty sh 2 S BFA 3 O - now following sitting 07 Sootysh. 60+20 W " " 1 Advers 13 Hemingb 1 S 14 Pom Jaeger 1 NW 15 " " 1 NW 17 Redphalanope 1 N Sooty sh 4 N 23 " " 2 N 24 Tweetbird 1 25 Delphinus 10+ M 30 Sooty Sh 1 S 32 " " 1 888 38 " " 1 N SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

Ship Direction 085 Sinnx City SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Brownell Church DeLong Kleen Date Pg.# 04/09/68 4 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 10 43 Jaeger 1 S 10 35 Sooty Sh -1 N Cattlebirds 11 00 Sooty Sh -1 SW N. fur seal, Callorhinus ursinus lying in kelp on its back with both hind flippers out of water 01 " " 2/1 S Light phase 06 Pom Jaeger -1 W 07 Sooty Sh -1 S 07 " " -1 S 08 " " -4 S " " -1 S 09 Pom Jaeger -1 S 09 " " -1 S 09 Gull sp. -1 S immature 10 Sooty Sh -1 Ocelly 12 " " -1 ~ 13 Jaeger -1 sitting 15 Pink-foot 2 CO Otariid California Sea lions {2} 16 Pom Jaeger -1 W 20 Shearwater -1/6 Sitting 20 Killer whale 1 NW 24 Pom Jaeger -1 S 26 Jaeger Pom -1 S 26 Sooty Sh -2 S 27 " " -1 S 27 " " -1 S 28 Pom. Jaeger -1 Light-phase 30 " " -1 S M 40 Delphinus 15 NW M 43 Otariids 5 M 45 Otariid 1 with floating nereocuistis 46 Sooty Sh -1 W Light phase 47 Pom Jaeger -1 W M 50 Probably Lagenorhynchus, ca. 15 divided into at least three subgroups - noted jumping in circle for no direction - probably feeding & birde. 55 Sooty Sh -3 sitting 55 Pink-foot -2 " } 55 Shearwater -4 " 55 Western G. 1 immature BFA -2 now following SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

True 085 Ship Direction SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E OBSERVERS: Brownell Church Delong Kleen Date Pg.# 09/09/68 5 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 12 00 Sabinc's G -1 N stopped and Pe& 00 Pom Jaegen -1 S 04 Sooty -1 S 05 Pom Baegs -1 W 06 Sooty Sh -1 Lost 106 Pom Jaegen chasing Pooty - Sooty Sh. 07 Pom. Jaegen 1 08 Western G -2 now following - subadults 12 Sooty Sh 1 W 12 Pink Foot -7 W 17 Sooty Sh 1 S 18 Red Phala. 1 sitting 21 Mola mola 1 (fish) - e Meteorites M 1226 Mitony argutostis - 1 young - all yr - city banks 1229 Sabine -1 ee is ca 5 miles north 1227 Gullspi. -1 ee 1234 Gull -1 ON COG immature 1240 1241 Sooty Sh 2 Re Zalophus & Metacista on back e one fine bird flapped 1246 Two ZALPHUS - NOT TOGETHER - AND SWIMMING 1247 Sooty Sh 1 RO one floating on bellytail in air 1305 Lindon's Spanad -1 ondeck collected by RLD 12 Panarine -1 probably Song Spanad 15 Sooty Sh. 6 N 28 " " 2 N 32 " " 1 N 32 " " 2 N 33 " " 1 N 38 Pom Jaegen -1 sitting 44 44 Pom Jaegen -1 on water 44 " " bird sp. -1 parasitizing SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

085 OBSERVERS: Brownell Chwick J. Lemq Kleen Sioux City SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Ship Direction Date 9 April 68 Pg.# 6 SPECIMEN or TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 1335 Mink (Little Piked) B. amnicola 2 animals moving generally north Probably a cow and large calf. Cow had white flower forward on side - (Lt.) 1345 Pro-Grey 4 SSH 55 Zallophus 2 59 Sooty sh 1 J8 14 00 " " 3 N Pom Jaeger 1 N 02 " " 1 N adult light-phase 11 Sooty sh 1 NW 12 Western G 1 O 15 Sooty sh 1 OO 17 Jaeger Pom 1 N 22 Sooty sh 1 N 30 " " 2 N 31 Hummingbird sp. 1 N 42 Sooty sh 1 N 48 Pom Jaeger 2 V Aducts - light phase 53 Sooty sh 2 N now following 1500 BFA 2 15 Sooty sh 1 25 Gull sp. 2 N 38 Sooty sh 1 N 52 Sooty 1 Oee 16 04 Pom Jaeger 1 Oee uight phase 10 Pinket Sh 2 N 19 Sooty sh 1 OOO SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66

085 June OBSERVERS: Church Nelson Bracewell Deen SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION DIVISION OF BIRDS AT SEA DAILY LOG - E Ship Direction Date Pg.# 9 Apr. 68 7 TIME SPECIES # DIR. BAND NO. REMARKS 16 36 Sabine's Gull 3 N 37 Pink-footed Sh -1 N 50 Pink-foot Sh -1 N 51 Sooty She -1 N 58 Sooty Sh 1 N 17 00 Duck sp. 2 N white in back & wing, possible Rb Merg 17 02 Western Gull 2 COO - A1 09 Sooty Sh -1 N 19 Pink-foot Sh 1 N 24 Sooty Sh -1 NW 34 Pom Jaeger -1 E lt. phase 18 21 sunset SI-MNH-958-e Rev. 5-66