it 
someviiao below the May 19 o4 total of 66. in May 19*54, 24 birds were seen 
m the southwestern corner, but in May 1965 the birds were not found 
there at all, but rather in the southeastern corner. 
Sooty Shearwater 
Of 222 birds observed this month, 8 l were seen on 13 May. Two 
were taking part in a feeding flock. -Almost no birds were seen on 
the l4o° h leg. This has been noted on previous months as well. It 
inaicate that tire migration route is centered on the Hawaiian 
islands. Only a' few individuals are expected in June. 
Kermadec Petrel 
Two, possioly three, individuals were seen in May, all north.o; 
.0 
17 M. All were light phase birds. These are the first May records 
of this species in the area. Previously none had been seen until 
9 
July. 
Dark-rumped Petrel 
A new record high of l 6 individuals was seen in May. Most were 
either very near the island of Hawaii or north of the high Hawaiian 
islands, although one was seen as far south as 12° M. Two were seen 
flying together for the first time on 30 May. 
Mottled Petrel 
One bird was seen on lo May heading north at the southern end 
of the area. 
