SPECIES ACCOUNT 
Black-footed Albatross ( Diomedea nigripes ) 
A total of 13 individuals were recorded, of which 46 percent 
occurred within the grid area, and another 31 percent near the 
Johnston-Sand Atoll, ^his is the continuation of a trend, noted 
int^ February, for this species to decrease in numbers near Oahu 
and become more abundant near the Johnston-Sand Atoll and the grid 
Two specimens were collected. 
Wedge-tailed Shearwater (Puffinus paci ficus ) 
The marked increase in numbers of this species is concurrent 
with the approaching breeding season. A total of 25 birds were 
recorded, 28 percent being found within the grid. The greatest 
concentration was in an area approximately 400 miles southwest of 
Oahu. 
No specimens were collected. 
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Bonin Island Petrel ( Pterodroma hypoleuca ) 
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As in ebruary, only one individual was recorded* This was 
observed on the second day southwest of Oahu. 
No specimens were collected. 
White-necked Pegrel ( Pterodroma externa ) 
Only one bird was observed this month, and this was within the 
grid area* his is a continuation of a general decrease in numbers 
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since December. 
No specimens were collected. 
