Dsrk-rum , oed Petrel 
Five sightings were recorded offshore Kauai on 25 June. This 
species, although very different in the hand, can be easily 
confused with Wedge-tailed Shearwaters at allbut close range 
in the field. A white fore crown and white crlssum have been the 
best distinguishing characters for this species, but these are 
visible only at close range. No specimens were collected. 
Bulwer's Petrel 
Bulwer’s Petrels were common to abundant throughout the Leeward 
chain. Peak days were noted on 7 June near Kaula and on 24 June 
near Nihoa. The species is presently starting a breeding cycle on 
I-aysan. Three specimens were collected. 
whlte-rumned storm p&trels 
Harcourt's 3tom. P.btxeX- 
Atotal of 3 sightings were recorded throughout the trip. 
These could be either of two species: Harcourt's or Leach's. A 
few Leach's may still be in the area, but sightings about Kauai 
are almost certainly of Harcourt's. One specimen was collected 
offshore on the 25 June and a number of others were seen. Jhe 
single collected specimen had a bare brood patch and apparently had 
already layed. Birds were noted both toward and from Kauai near 
the mouth of Walmea Canyon on 25 June. The birds showed little 
interest in an artificial slick. The species is almost certainly 
breeding on Kauai at this time. 
