SPECIES ACCOUNTS 
Laysan Albatross ( Diomede a immu tab ills ) 
One bird of this species was seen between Pearl and Hermes Reef 
and Lisianski Island# 
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No specimens collected. 
Trfedge-t ailed Shearwater ( Poffinus pacificus ) 
A-7U6 B-100 C-590 D- 2119 
A greater concentration of this species was seen in all areas 
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and especially near the Leewards. A total of fourteen dark phase 
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individuals were seen, six of which were within the grid. 
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A total of 100 birds seen within the grid represents a forty 
percent increase over those present there last month. 
One red-tagged bird was observed approximately five miles from 
Johnston Island on 6 August at !0£0 hours. 
17 specimens were collected. 
Newell 1 s Shearwater ( Puffinus puffinus ) 
A-12 B- 1 C-0 D-53 
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Fewer individuals were seen in all areas except along the Lee- 
ward Chain. This confirms last months indication of a more widespread 
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distribution. 
No specimens collected 
