SPECIES ACCOUNTS 
Laysan Albatross ( Diomedea immutabilis ) 
One bird was observed near French Frigate Shoals on 17 June. 
No specimens were collected. 
Black-footed Albatross (Diomedea nigripes ) 
Four birds near Oahu on 5 June and 3 near French Frigate Shoals 
on 1? June indicates a general shift of this species from open 
ocean areas to areas closer to land. No specimens were collected, 
'•fedge- tailed Shearwater ( Puff in us pacific us ) 
A total of 366 individuals were recorded of which 170 were 
found between Oahu and the grid area, and only 8 within the grid 
area. This represents a considerable decrease in numbers, at least 
within the grid area., from May. This may be the result of the onset 
of incubation on the nesting grounds. Only two dark phase individuals 
were recorded, both near Oahu. Three specimens were collected. 
Christmas Island Shearwater ( Puff in us natitivitatus ) 
Three individuals were recorded, one within the grid area. 
No specimens were collected. 
Newell* s Shearwater ( Puff in us puJfinus ) 
This species appears to be most abundant near the island of Oahu 
where 55 individuals were recorded. One bird was observed near 
Johnston Island while two were found within the grid area. Eleven 
were found between French Frigate Shoals and Niihau. No specimens 
were collected. 
