Gould, P . J . 
1964 
Black-footed Albatross 
1 
January 3--Pacific Ocean, 1st day out Oahu, Hawaiian Is. 
These birds were constantly following the ship all day. The highest number 
counted was 17+ at 1235* These birds cannot be considered as being in a flock since 
their individual movements were independent of each other. There were, however, two 
instances when flocks of albatross were noted (1117 hours and 1235 hours). 
Each of these was a group of 9 birds sitting in a group on the water. 
Every time garbage was thrown overboard these birds would all close in on it 
and sit down near it to feed. One bird was seen to sit down next to a paper box 
and others were attracted by bits of white paper thrown over the side. For the most 
part these birds remained behind the ship. 
One bird had an almost completely white belly and throat, but the throat was 
suffused with grayish. It was lighter colored on the back (more silvery) than the 
other birds and may have been a bit larger. Possibly a hybrid?? 
Several birds showed extensive white areas around the base of the tail. 
Collected 1 adult ? . 
At 1635 we caught 1 ad. Black-foot and banded it (number 757-60701), ca ? 
50 mi. SSW Oahu. Bird was released at 1700 hours. 
January -Pacific Ocean, 2nd day out Oahu, Hawaiian Is. 
A total of 3 birds followed the ship today. One we collected and the other two 
stayed around all day. 
Primarily these birds stayed behind the ship crossing and recrossing our wake. 
Occasionally they would fly around the ship, but would always returne to a 
position behind the ship. 
January 5^-Pacific Ocean, 3rd day out Oahu, Hawaiian Is. 
Two birds have been around the ship today, but apparently only one bird was 
following us. The 2nd appeared once and then left. 
January 6 - -Pacific Ocean, kth day out Oahu, Hawaiian Is. 
Two individuals today followed the ship until one was collected at 17 00, then 
