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Cornmon Noddy A=50 B=212 C=0 
All sightings occurred near major breeding islands: Samoa and 
Oahu. Similar distribution has consistently been noted on all 
previous cruises. 
White-canned (Hawaiian) Noddy A=1 B=30 0=0 
This species exhibits the same type of at-sea distribution as 
Common Noddies# The single sighting in area A was recorded just 
south of Oahu; all 30 birds in area B were seen in one flock north 
of Samoa on 2 August# 
Blue-gray Noddy A=0 B=5 0=0 
All five birds were seen close to McKean Island on 23 July# The 
large population on McKean was in the midst of a breeding cycle 
at that time. Like the other two noddies, at-sea distribution 
has been consistently confined to within a few miles of a breeding 
island# ‘One specimen was collected near McKean# 
White (Palry) Tern A=10 B=110 0=0 
The majority of birds were recorded on 27 July and 2 August upon 
approach to and departure from Samoa# At-sea distribution is much 
more widespread than the noddies# Scattered sightings were recorded 
throughout the entire route from Oahu to the Southern Grid# 
An unusual flock composed of 29 Kalry Terns, 4-4 Sooty Terns, one 
Common Noddy and two Sooty/Slender-billed Shearwaters was observed 
on 6 August about 210 miles southwest of Jarvis Island# 
