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grid this month these birds era thought to represent the end of the fell 
migration* This is an exceptionally late date for these birds to be 
migrating since they should already be breeding in southern waters. . 
Juan Femandes Petrel 
The decrease in numbers to 2h individuals this month is to be expected 
since this is the beginning of their breeding season, in southern areas. 
I'hlte-rscked °etrel 
Only one individual bird was recorded, -his decrease in numbers from 
November is the result of the beginning of their breeding season in 
southern areas. 
Ksrmadsc Petrel 
The two individuals, both light phase, recorded this month represent 
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no substantial change in status over November* 
he aeh * s or H ? rconrt 3 s Sto^m f-brel 
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it is still impossible bo distinguish between these two species in 
the fields but it is felt that most., if not all* of these birds are 
leach ? s Storm - p etrels« A total of 12 rare recorded* Shis increase is 
due to birds returning frcia their breeding grounds in the Alashan area* 
Hed-t.a.iled chirr: 
Only two individuals were recorded this month* -his decrease in 
numbers of birds appears to be due to normal fluctuation in numbers with 
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a tende..cy to be less numerous during the winter months. 
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hrite-taiied frondcblrd 
the three individuals recorded this month represents no substantial 
change in population size from Novemb 
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