February 19^5 BCF 
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Fairy Tern 
Numbers remained fairly constant. Eighteen were seen in February 
compared with 22 in January. As was the case in January the greatest 
concentration of birds was in the southwestern part of the area up to 
20°N. 
Pomarine Jaeger 
Two of the three birds seen were within sight of Oahu. The bird 
was 250 miles from nearest land, northeast of the high Hawaiian Islands. 
This species should all but disappear from the area in the next two 
months as its breeding season nears. 
Fhalarope sp. 
Eight birds vere recorded in February. Peak numbers should occur 
in March as the spring migration reaches its peak. It was impossible 
to identify these birds to species. They were never seen long enough 
to permit a really close scrutiny. They pay no attention to ships, 
unlike the similar appearing Sanderling. At least two and perhaps more 
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were flushed from the water. 
Bristle-thighed Curlew 
On 9 February a single bird passed overhead, heading southeast, 
calling as it flew. This is the first occurrence of this species in the 
BCF area. 
