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17. Do not repeat the time if the birds are together. 
i.e. 0900 Sooty Tern 
Wedge-tailed Shearwater 
18. Write in information, such as this bird collected or this bird has 
red-tag, under remarks. 
19- Direction of flight especially important for migration birds such as 
Sooty Shearwaters. 
20. Wherever possible note the age, sex and/or color phase of all individuals. 
Give percentage of each class in flocks. 
21. Indicate all behavior patterns such as courtship displays, chasing of 
other birds, sitting on water, etc. 
22. If a banded bird is collected, write band numbers under remarks. 
23. For birds that follow the ship (i.e., albatross) make at least hourly 
counts and indicate maximum number observed at any one time. 
24. For each flock or individual indicate whether birds were feeding or 
milling about. 
25. For each feeding flock or individual indicate whether flying fish were 
present or any other food source. 
26. If birds are collected from a feeding flock, note stomach contents 
under remarks (i.e., Squid regurgitated when shot). 
27 . Indicate all sightings of mammals with direction of movement, numbers, 
and description including size and shape of spout. 
Whenever you are in doubt about whether or not to note a piece of information 
- NOTE IT l 
