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much like migratory band,
tho I don't know as this
species is supposed to
migrate. Each flock contained
several of the pure white
youngsters that look like
Greta.
No Petrels nor albatros
have been seen yet. Pelicans
and Frigates were about.
At one time I heard a
Grey Flycatcher on shore
giving his Gingerbread note.
The ship remained at anser,
the whole day with doing
any Shipping.
Towards evening Summer
came aboard as we
expected, shortly after we
pulled out for Salina Bay.
Aug 29. Sat.
The whole day was
spent in sailing and very
little of interest occurred.
I saw the first Boo by,
one of the black headed
wapegats affairs Van Dover
along shore I'm not sure.