Gould, P. J. 
I9E4 
(Sooty Tern) 
4 
We found on checking that at l/2 miles we can identify these birds to species 
and can see then as " terns’ 1 up to 1 mils, and if there is a flock they can be seen 
up to 1 l/2 miles away. 
February 15--Pacific Ocean, Grid Area SW Johnston Island 
One flock of 12 flying south low over the water. 
February l6--Pacific Ocean 
4 birds (l and 3) seen today. 
March 2- -Pacific Ocean, 1st day out Oahu 
ca. 57 birds throughout the day. One flock of 40+ was feeding. Many of these 
feeding birds were being chased by Pomarine Jaegers. 
March 3- -Pacific Ocean, 2nd day out Oahu 
24l birds. Flocks of 85 +; 55+ ; 13; 15; 32+ ; and 5. 
Several flocks had Hawaiian Noddy Terns mixed in with them. Most of these 
birds were seen before 1200. The predominant direction of flight seemed to be NE 
towards Oahu. 
