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Golden Plover a ** 3 b ** 46 c “ 17 
Scattered sightings of this species were recorded throughout the cruise, 
the majority of them south of 5°N T . A flock of 21 was noted on 6 October 
just north of Samoa. One specimen was collected. 
Ruddy Turnstone a-2 b “ 10 c “■ 1 
The majority of sightings were recorded between Howland Island and 
Samoa through the Phoenix Islands. One specimen was collected. 
Wandering Tattler a « 1 b “ 1 c " 0 
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One was seen north of 5°N and one individual was collected between 
Samoa and the Phoenix group. 
Sooty Tern a - 2718 b ■ 2826 c ** 2817 
This species was seen commonly on most cays throughout the cruise. 
Few concentrations were noted, except for expected higher numbers upon 
approach to some of the breeding islands such as Christmas, Hull and Ender- 
bury. One unusually high daily total (1162) was recorded on 8 September, 
one day south of Oahu. Two orange-streamered adults were seen on this date, 
and another orange-streamered adult was sighted on 9 September, suggesting 
that at least some Sand-Johnston birds are to be found north of those 
islands during September. On several occasions Sooty Terns were noted 
sitting on the water. Two instances occurred on 23 October near Canton 
Island; in both cases an adult and an immature were noted together on the 
water. In one instance, the adult was seen feeding the young bird. A total 
of 29 specimens was collected. 
