February 19 65 BCF 
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Wedge-tailed Shearwater 
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Only seven were observed in February, ; by far the fewest recorded 
in any month in the area. No dark phase birds were seen. At least one 
bird had the distinctive "bird of $he year" plumage. Four of the seven 
were seen in the extreme southeastern corner of the area. All birds 
were seen south of l6° N. 
Sooty Shearwater 
One bird was seen on 1 6 February. It flew back and forth in no 
particular direction, unlike most of the birds of this species observed 
during normal migration periods. 
Christmas Island Shearwater 
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Two of this species were seen on 20 February in the extreme 
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southeastern corner of the area. This species should already he present 
along the Hawaiian Chain on its breeding sites. 
Newell T s Shearwater 
One bird was seen on 20 February in the extreme southeastern corner 
of the area. This species should reappear soon in the vicinity of the 
high Hawaiian Islands for the beginning of its breeding season. 
Kermadec Petrel 
Only one bird was seen. It was seen at the southern end of the 
area on 12 February. It hadCa dark upper breast and white belly and 
might be called an intermediate phase bird. 
Herald f s Petrel 
One bird was seen on 17 February at 19°N. It, too, had a dark upper 
breast and white belly. 
