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Red-footed Booby A=122 B=32 C=1045 
Concentrations near breeding islands accounted for the vast 
majority of sightings. Birds were common E-NE of Johnston Atoll; 
one flock of 45 was noted feeding solely on flying fish. The birds 
worked over the feeding area in small sub-groups; single individuals 
darting out as flying fish surfaced. 
Huge concentrations of birds were noted on 14 and 17 May upon 
approach to and departure from Palmyra Island. 
Greater Friaiateblrd A=37 0=2 C=15 
Lesser Frigateblrd A=1 B=0 C=3 
unidentified frlyateblrds A=9 B=21 C=42 
Greater Frigateblrds were common between Oahu and Johnston 
Atoll with some concentration near the latter island. Unidentified 
frigatebirds, likely a combination of both species, were commonly 
observed with mixed feeding flocks throughout the Phoenix Islands. 
Golden Blover A=0 B=2 C=1 
Two birds were sighted south of McKean Island on 19 April and 
one north of Palmyra on 17 May. Large numbers still remain on the 
islands, but most of these are in non-breeding plumage and probably 
will not move north for the current breeding season. Interisland 
movement must occur throughout the summer since the numbers of birds 
fluctuate considerably on individual islands during this period. 
Ruddy Turnstone A=0 B=13 C=1 
Groups of 2, 4 and 7 were recorded E of McKean Island on 17 
April. The flight direction of the largest group was NE and these 
probably represent harEtSiiK#dbmigrating birds. Numbers were consid¬ 
erably lower on the islands than during the January-March cruise. 
