Spooios Accounts 
Black«footod Al batross A = 102 B = 14 
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A larger number of birds was soon in February-Maroh. Most of these birds 
were seen as we left Oahu, and on the following day. These numbers around Oahu 
are probably due to birds following ships to and from the island. 
Laysan Albatross A = 0 B = 1 
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Only one bird of this speeies was recorded north of Johnston Atoll in April. 
Unlike Black-footed Albatross, it did not follow the ship. 
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Wedge-tailed Shearwaters A = 0 B = 
During the February-March survey the birds were not in the area-there was 
no breeding activity at that time. The presence of Wedge-tails in April was 
expeoted as they were starting a new nesting cycle. 
Christmas Island Shearwater A = 0 B = 7 
Seven birds of this species were noted in April. Their breeding cycle may 
have influenced the increased number of sightings for April. 
Sooty Shearwaters A =0 B = 412 
The spring migration of the Sooty Shearwaters was first noted in late March 
when we were near the equator. By the time we had loft the Grid the migration had 
increased. Birds traveled in singles, pairs, and occasional small, loosely associ¬ 
ated groups—up to five birds. All birds recorded were flying in a northwesterly 
direction. Birds were seen to within a few mil es of Oahu. These birds seemed 
to be flying around the island (Oahu) but not crossing over the mountains as has been 
reported for soma Shearwater-Petrels. 
