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Laysrn Albatross s Three individuals recorded® This represents the first 
appearance of this species, at the beginning of its breeding season along 
the leeward Islands® 
B l:~ff-~Pootsd A total of 16 birds represent a great increase 
over last month® As with the above species these birds are returning for 
their breeding season on the leeward Islands. 
T-ld.se~tailed Shearwater : Unlike the increase within the grid area, this 
species reduced its numbers, over the November total, to only 181; individuals 
recorded® 
booty Irjsarwrwsr : Only 11 individuals were recorded, the bulk having 
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passed through the area during November® 
1 onin-Islar5 felrei * As with last month only one individuals was recorded© 
Aer-rr>od--:c Petrel s Three individuals were recorded® This represents a 
population comparable to that found in November* 
Ir-.u Tarrocks Betrslw The total of 18 individuals recorded represents * '** 
a slight decrease in numbers from November® 
Bed-tailed Tropicbird* The total of four individuals recorded is comparable 
to the three found in November® 
bhlts-tailed Troofcbird? 'The total of Ip individuals recorded this month 
is identical to the total recorded for November* 
Bine-faced Booby s Total of 11 individuals is a considerable increase over 
last months total® 
brcuTn Booby5 As in November one individual was recorded 
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fee-footed Bobbys The total of 19 individuals is a considerable increase 
over last months total 
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