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Great Frlgatebird 
Six of this species wore seen in the grid area in June, a h$% 
reduction in numbera from 11 in May* All ware 3een within 300 miles 
of land. One of this species, an adult male, was collected. 
Sooty Tern 
Huabera of this species decreased 23f from 3117 in May to 2lil3 
in June. The largest concentration of this species -as again found 
within 150 miles o? Oahu whore large flocks, at least half of which 
were composed of this species, were encountered. One of this species 
was collected. It disgorged a fresh, undigested squid from its craw. 
It was taken at 1700 on h July from a feeding flock, indicating a 
diurnal surface availability of 3quid in this area. 
Noddy Tern 
Tvjenty-throe of this species were seen in June, all just south 
of Oahu# 
Fairy Tern 
Numbers of this species increased 157/’ from 7 in Ifey to 18 in 
June. Most of these were seen within feeding flocks of Sooty Terns 
and Wedgetailed Shearwaters. One was observed diving just under the 
surface for fish in a manner similar to that which Sooty Terns employ 
during diurnal feeding. All were observed in the western half of the 
grid area. 
Skua 
One of this species was carefully observed on 19 June at close 
range. 
