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Oroy-backed Tern ’ A-35 B*0 C*63 
Practically all birds were observed through the main Hawaiian*. Total 
number of birds was six times as great as last month. This is no doubt the 
result of large numbers of flying immatures at this time* A few were seen, 
but the majority of sightings were not close enough to differentiate between 
adult and immature plumage. 
Common Noddy Tern A*£80 B»5> C*l|6l 
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Practically all sightings were along the main Hawaii ana. Total numbers 
were three times greater than last month. Flying immature s from the local 
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breeding islands probably account for this increase. 
Hawaiian Noddy Tern A*27 B*0 G m 27 
Most sightings were in dose proximity to islands. Numbers were nearly 
three times greater last month. 
Blue-grey Noddy Tern A*5 B*0 C*0 
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One sighting occurred between Oahu and Kauai) the remaining four were 
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south of Nihoa. Seven times as many were seen last month. 
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Fairy Tern A*13$ B“3 016 
Practically all sightings were along the main Hawaiian*. Numbers 
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were approximately 30 % higher than last month. 
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