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aysan Albatross (Diomedea im ntabilis ) 
One bird was observed near French Frigate Shoals on 17 June. 
No specimens were collected* 
Black-footed Albatross ( Diomedea ni, gripes ) 
Four birds near Oahu on 5 June and 3 near French Frigate 3h cal: 
on 1? June indicates a general shift of this species irom open 
ocean areas to areas closer to land. No specimens were co__ected. 
Fudge-tailed Shearwater (Puff in us pacific us) 
A total of 366 individuals were recorded of which 170 wee 
found between Oahu and the grid area* and only 8 within the arid 
area. This represents a considerable decrease in numbers * au least 
within the grid area., from Kay. 'This may be the result of the onseu 
of incubation on the nesting grounds. Only two dark phase individuals 
were recorded* both near Oahu. Three specimens were collecoe-a. 
Christmas Island Shearwater C Puff in us na t xu i v i ta t, ns ) 
Three individuals were recorded* one within the grid area. 
* 
No specimens were collected. 
Newell's Shearwater (Puff inns puf ficus) 
This species appears to be most abundant near tne is la na of Oanu 
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where 55 individuals were recorded. One bird was observed n 
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J owns ton Island while two were found within the grid area. Hev< 
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were found between French Frigate Snoals and Niihau. - o specimens 
were collected. 
