Red-footed Booby 
5 
Gould, P . J . 
1964 
One subadult bird roosting on radar tower first observed at 0315 hours and 
finally flushed at 1430 hours. 
About 7 birds seen throughout the day. 
February t>- -Pacific Ocean, 4th day out Oahu 
A total of 55 birds seen today. One group of 50+ were in with a feeding flock of 
Sooty Terns. Most of these ca 42+ were adults. Feeding was done by more of a 
chasing type of flight iow over the water. No high diving was noted. 
February 7 -“Pacific Ocean, 1 day SE Johnston Island 
12 birds observed today (9 sightings). 4 adults and 6 immature s. One adult 
feeding with Sooty Terns by shallow dives interspersed with chasing over the 
surface . 
One Immature bird flew around ship after sunset apparently trying to find a 
roosting spot. 
February 9- -Pacific Ocean, Grid Area SW Johnston Island 
2 Immature birds observed today. t 
February 10- -Pacific Ocean, Grid Area SW Johnston Island 
6 individuals seen today, 1 collected at least 2 adults and 3 immature birds 
February 11- -Pacific Ocean, Grid Area SW Johnston Island 
3 individuals seen today, 1 was imm. the others? One followed a sub -adult 
Masked Booby for some time. 
February 12- -Pacific Ocean, near Johnston-Sand Islaid 
9 birds seen outside the strict environs of Sand-Johnston Islands. 1 first 
year bird collected. Most were flying towards Johnston Island and 6 were in with 
groups of Sooty Terns heading in the same direction. 
February 13 --Pacific Ocean, Grid Area SW Johnston Island 
3 individuals. 2 at 0824 and one at 1136. 
