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Non-grid Observations 
The Non-grid pelagic observations were made while proceeding to 
(northern section) and returning from, (southern section) the Eastern Grid, 
using Long Beach as the port of operations. For the days of Feb. 21-22 
observations were carried on for 7-8 hours over a distance of 77 linear 
miles. On March 2 sightings were conducted for 11.3 hours over a distance 
of 115 linear miles. A total of 19-1 day light hours of observation was 
conducted over 192 linear miles (see map). All non-grid bird observations 
are summarized in Table 7* 
Schedule 
time 
distance 
begin observations 
cease 
observations 
Feb. 21 
6-5 hrs. 
64 mi. 
1115 Pt. Fermin 
1744 
34 ° 09 ’N 119 °24’W 
Feb. 22 
1.3 hrs. 
13 mi. 
0625 3U5VN 121 0 4VW 
074-8 
34-°59 t n 121°59 , w 
Mar. 2 
11.3 hrs. 
115 mi. 
0628 31°51'N 120 ° 32 '¥ 
1753 
32°57’N li8 o 50*w 
In general the activity of birds in the northern section appeared to be of 
single birds engaged in feeding, resting, or travelling. Only six flocks were 
observed and these were close to shore. In contrast the birds in the southern 
section were largely concentrated in flocks (46), mostly sitting or feeding. 
The number of birds in the two sections also differs greatly and this would be 
due to the attration of a large food source for the birds in the southern 
section. 
n. section 
s. section 
Feb. 21 Feb. 22 
Mar. 2 
no. birds 
523 37 
1298 
no. flocks 
6 0 
46 
