All sightings in AREA b were recorded one day north of 
Samoa. •Two birds were noted just north of the Howland-Baker 
grid area and two were seen just north of Christmas Island. 
Two specimens were collected. An unknown percentage of the 
47 unidentified frigateblrds are likely referable to this 
species. 
Shoreblrds a=0 b=10 c=12 
The 10 birds (7 Ruddy Turnstones, 3 Golden Plovers) re¬ 
corded in AREA b were sightings throughout the Phoenix Is¬ 
lands. One Golden Plover was collected. The 12 sightings 
in AREA c occurred south of Oahu on 18 and 19 March. These 
were in all probability Red Phalaropes, but there remains 
the possibility of confusing this species with Sanderlings. 
Pomarlne Jaeger a=70 b=0 c=1 
All 70 birds recorded in AREA a were seen just south of 
the Honolulu harbour. This area serves as a wintering ground 
for the species. Four specimens were collected. Five un¬ 
identified jaegers, probably of this species, were also 
recorded. 
Sootv Terns a=1558 b=673 c=1368 
This species accounted for over 46$ of total birds through 
out the entire At-Sea area. Heavy concentrations in mixed 
% 
feeding flocks occurred just above 5°N and north of Christmas 
Island. Sooty Terns were the dominant species in AREA'S a 
and c» A total of 22 birds was collected. 
Gray-backed Tern a=2 b=98 c =16 
