As with the above species the small number of observations makes 
accurrate discussion impossible# The low number, however, is a 
continuation of the steady decline in numbers for this species# 
Pale-footed Shearwater ( Puffinus 
A bird, well seen, was identified as this species on 13 November 
within 50 miles of Johnston Atoll# Several have been identified from 
the cromwell area in the past and a specimen was taken along the 
Leeward Islands in September# 
Bonin Island Petrel ( Pterodroma hypoleuca ) 
Oct#, 1964 Nov#, 1964 Nov#, 1963 
Grid 00? 
Non-Grid 31? 
As suspected these birds are rare, but perhaps regular, within 
the area as a whole# No specimens were collected# 
Cook f s Petrel ( Pterodroma cookii ) 
Opt#, 1964 N ov#, 1964 Nov#, 1963 
Grid 12 11 ? 1 ^ 
Non-Grid 52 47 ? 
These figures indicate a fairly stable population level for 
October and November# No specimens were collected# 
Dark-rumber Petrel ( Pterodroma phaeopygia ) 
Oct#, 1964 Nov#, 1964 Nov#, 1963 
Grid 0 0 ? 
Non-Grid 11? 
These figures are too small to evaluate, but do confirm the 
suspeicion that these birds do occurr, at least in small numbers, 
within the area# No specimens were collected# 
